To exercise the plain view doctrine and seize an item, an officer must have probable cause to believe that the plainly observed object is evidence of criminal activity and ______.

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The plain view doctrine allows an officer to seize evidence without a warrant if it is immediately apparent to the officer that the item is evidence of a crime and the officer is lawfully present at the location where the evidence is plainly visible.

To Exercise the Plain View Doctrine and Seize an Item