15A-221. General authorization; definition of "consent". (a) Authority to Search and Seize Pursuant to Consent. – Subject to the limitations in the other provisions of this Article, a law-enforcement officer may conduct a search and make seizures, without a search warrant or other authorization, if consent to the search is given. (b) Definition of "Consent". […]
15A-222. Person from whom effective consent may be obtained. The consent needed to justify a search and seizure under G.S. 15A-221 must be given: (1) By the person to be searched; (2) By the registered owner of a vehicle to be searched or by the person in apparent control of its operation and contents at […]
15A-223. Permissible scope of consent search and seizure. (a) Search Limited by Scope of Consent. – A search conducted pursuant to the provisions of this Article may not exceed, in duration or physical scope, the limits of the consent given. (b) Items Seizable as Result of Consent Search. – The things subject to seizure in […]
