Under the plain view doctrine an officer must have gained awareness of the item solely by:

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The plain view doctrine allows officers to seize evidence that is in plain sight during a lawful search or plain view observation. The officer must have gained awareness of the item solely by sight, and the incriminating nature of the item must be immediately apparent to the officer. Smell, taste, and touch do not fall under the plain view doctrine.

Under the Plain View Doctrine an Officer Must Have Gained