Back to the second condition, what does it mean by having the authority to give the consent? My friend’s USB key is on my computer, do I have the authority? R. v. Duarte (1987) states that “an authorized occupant of a residence may give consent to a search.” Applying this to digital devices, if my friend authorize me to use this USB key, then I have the authority to give the consent to search. However, if he just left it accidentally, I don't have the authority, this is indicated by R. v. Mercer (1992): “A landlord
Back to the second condition, what does it mean by having the authority to give the consent? My friend’s USB key is on my computer, do I have the authority? R. v. Duarte (1987) states that “an authorized occupant of a residence may give consent to a search.” Applying this to digital devices, if my friend authorize me to use this USB key, then I have the authority to give the consent to search. However, if he just left it accidentally, I don't have the authority, this is indicated by R. v. Mercer (1992): “A landlord