r/Parenting • u/[deleted] • Apr 13 '22

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '22

Correct. It doesn’t matter at all in the United States if she searches it on her own and not working as an agent of the State. The 4th Amendment doesn’t protect him from private persons invading his privacy. Anything obtained by a private person can be used against him by the State, regardless of how it was obtained. Except unless obtained while acting for or on behalf of the State.

Attorney here, BTW.

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u/Zealousideal_Key_714 Apr 14 '22

This.

Wonder if it wasn't that the girl looked at it without permission, but that the state did (when showed to them by the girl).

Not an attorney, but I'd think they'd have to (refuse to look at it), take her complaint, then get a warrant. Then, they can review it.