An officer asks an individual if he can search the individual's apartment. The individual consents to the search but only gives the officer permission to search the kitchen of the apartment. The officer searches the kitchen. The search was lawful and constitutional.

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The individual gave consent to search the kitchen, and the officer only searched the area they were given permission to search. As long as the search was conducted within the scope of the consent given, it is lawful and constitutional.

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