Question

Three basic requirements of the plain view doctrine must be met for the evidence to be seized legally by the police. Which of the following is NOT one of those requirements?

a) the officer must have gained awareness of the item solely by sighting it
b) the officer must be legally in the place from which the item is seen
c) it must be apparent that the item is seizable
d) the officer must have a search warrant

Answer 1

The three basic requirements of the plain view doctrine for legal seizure of evidence by the police are explained, and the requirement that is not one of those three is identified. option d is answer

Step-by-step explanation:

The fourth amendment of the United States Constitution protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures. One exception to the warrant requirement is the plain view doctrine, which allows police to seize items without a warrant if certain requirements are met. The three basic requirements of the plain view doctrine are:

1. The officer must have gained awareness of the item solely by sighting it
2. The officer must be legally in the place from which the item is seen
3. It must be apparent that the item is seizable

The requirement that is NOT one of those three is d) the officer must have a search warrant. option d is answer