According to the plain view doctrine, an officer must be able to tell by just looking at an item which is out in the open that the item is seizable.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The plain view doctrine allows an officer to seize an item that is in plain view and that the officer can legally possess without a warrant. The officer must be able to immediately recognize the item as seizable without further searching or inspection.

According to the Plain View Doctrine, an Officer Must Be