Samson v. California
United States Supreme Court
126 S. Ct. 2193 (2006)
Relevant factsFree
A police officer stopped parolee Donald Samson (defendant), mistakenly believing there was an outstanding warrant, and after dispatch confirmed there was none, searched Samson anyway and found drugs. California law conditioned Samson's parole on his agreeing to submit to search or seizure at any time, with or without cause. Samson's motion to suppress the evidence was denied, he was convicted, and the Supreme Court granted certiorari.
IssueFree
Whether a parolee may be searched under the Fourth Amendment without a warrant, probable cause, or any individualized suspicion.
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