When an officer is in an open space and sees illegal weapons through a window,he can make an entry into the apartment to seize the items without a warrant.

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The officer cannot make an entry without a warrant or probable cause for search and seizure. Seeing illegal weapons through a window may not be enough to establish probable cause, and obtaining a warrant is necessary to avoid violating the Fourth Amendment.

When an Officer Is in an Open Space and Sees