Explain how the term plain view means something different in ...

[jc611]

Explain how the term plain view means something different in criminal procedure than in everyday use.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Police enter an apartment without a warrant and seize drugs in plain view. At the same time other officers obtain a valid warrant, unbeknownst to the officers who entered without a warrant. The warrant is executed and stolen goods are seized.
 
  The drugs are admissible. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[helenmarkerine]

Answer to Question 1

A plain view seizure is authorized when (1) the police are lawfully in the area where the evidence is located; (2) the items are immediately apparent as subject to seizure; and (3) the discovery of the evidence is inadvertent.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE Segura v. U.S. (1984 )

[jc611]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[ashely1112]

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