Officers who are lawfully on premises in hot pursuit of a fleeing suspect may seize items that they have handled, moved, and manipulated to make a determination that the evidence is seizable.

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The plain view doctrine allows officers to seize evidence without a warrant if it is immediately apparent as evidence or contraband, but they cannot manipulate or move items to determine if they are seizable.

Officers Who Are Lawfully on Premises in Hot Pursuit of a Fleeing