Question

An officer knocks on the door of a suspected drug dealer, who invites the officer into the house. While in the kitchen, the officer notices a marijuana plant on the windowsill. This evidence can be legally seized under the:_______________

Answer 1

The correct answer is : Plain-view doctrine

Step-by-step explanation:

It refers to a law that allows a police officer to seize objects not described in a warrant. This can happen when executing a lawful search if the officer sees the object in plain view and it may have a probable cause to believe that that object is related with criminal activities.