The requirements of the plain view doctrine do not include that the _____.

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DThe plain view doctrine allows an officer to seize, without a warrant, evidence and contraband found in plain view during a lawful observation. The doctrine requires that the officer must lawfully be at the location where the evidence is seen, the item's incriminating character must be immediately apparent, and the officer must have a lawful right of access to the object. However, the doctrine does not require that the discovery be inadvertent (D), nor does it permit the officer to handle or thoroughly examine the item to develop probable cause (C).

The Requirements of the Plain View Doctrine Do Not Include