If consent is revoked, the search based on that consent must stop.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It depends on the items
• D. There is no effect

Answer: (A)

Consent to search is permission given by someone with authority that can be withdrawn at any time. When that permission is revoked, a search conducted under that consent must stop. Officers cannot continue to search for the items covered by the revoked consent unless they have another valid basis, such as probable cause, a warrant, or independent consent from someone else. If they proceed without such a basis, any evidence obtained could be suppressed.