312-49 · Question #332
312-49 Question #332: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Plain view doctrine. The Plain View Doctrine is a legal principle that allows law enforcement to seize evidence of a crime without a warrant if: (1) the officer is lawfully present at the location, (2) the evidence is in plain view, and (3) the incriminating nature of the evidence is immediately appa
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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?
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- APlain view doctrine
- BCorpus delicti
- CLocard Exchange Principle
- DEx Parte Order
Explanation
The Plain View Doctrine is a legal principle that allows law enforcement to seize evidence of a crime without a warrant if: (1) the officer is lawfully present at the location, (2) the evidence is in plain view, and (3) the incriminating nature of the evidence is immediately apparent. The other options are unrelated: Corpus delicti refers to proof that a crime occurred, the Locard Exchange Principle is a forensic concept about trace evidence transfer, and an Ex Parte Order is a court order issued without the opposing party present.
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