Final answer:
The plain view doctrine does not grant law enforcement officers the authority to enter private premises without a warrant; it only allows them to seize evidence in plain view if they are lawfully present. Option 2 is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
The plain view doctrine is a principle in law that allows a law enforcement officer to seize evidence without a warrant if it is found in plain view during a lawful observation. However, this does not provide legal authority for an officer to enter private premises without a warrant.
The doctrine only applies to the sighting of items in plain view from a place where the officer has a right to be. If an officer unlawfully enters a premise, any evidence seen cannot be seized under the plain view doctrine.
In context, the Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and emphasizes the requirement for a search warrant, which must be based on probable cause as determined by a neutral judge or magistrate.
There are circumstances, such as with vehicles or at international borders, where the expectation of privacy is reduced, and a warrant might not be necessary; however, these do not apply to private premises without specific exceptions, such as exigent circumstances or the consent of the owner.
Therefore, in answer to the question, it is False that the plain view doctrine provides the legal authority for an officer to enter private premises.