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jc611

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Explain how the term plain view means something different in criminal procedure than in everyday use.
 
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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



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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

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Reply 2 on: Aug 24, 2018
Gracias!


mochi09

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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