To seize an item via the plain view doctrine, an officer must be legally situated and have probable cause that the object is evidence of criminal activity.

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The plain view doctrine allows an officer to seize without a warrant evidence and contraband found in plain view during a lawful observation, provided the officer is legally present at the place where the evidence is in plain sight and it is immediately apparent to the officer that the items are evidence of a crime or contraband.

To Seize an Item Via the Plain View Doctrine, an Officer