Cengage Advantage Books: Foundations of the Legal Environment of Business 3rd Edition by Marianne Jennings

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Janice put several documents related to her bank accounts in her trash can. She then moved the trash can to the curb for collection. Police officers were conducting a stake-out across the street from Janice's house because of suspicions that her boyfriend was a drug dealer. One of the officers opened the trash can at the curb and found the bank records that were then used in bringing charges against Janice for tax evasion. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) The records cannot be used in the prosecution because the officer did not have a warrant.
B) The records cannot be used because Janice was not under investigation.
C) The records cannot be used because there was no warrant.
D) None of the above