Law enforcement officers are conducting a legal search for which a valid warrant was obtained.
While conducting the search, officers observe an item of evidence for an unrelated crime that was not included
in the warrant. The item was clearly visible to the officers and immediately identified as evidence. What is the
term used to describe how this evidence is admissible?
A.
Plain view doctrine
B.
Corpus delicti
C.
Locard Exchange Principle
D.
Ex Parte Order
What is plain view doctrine?
It allows an officer to seize, without a warrant, evidence and contraband that are found in plain view during a lawful observation.
The plain view doctrine is a concept in criminal law that allows a law enforcement officer to make a search and seizure without obtaining a search warrant if evidence of criminal activity or the product of a crime can be seen without entry or search.