To Exercise the Plain View Doctrine and Seize an Item

question 68

Multiple Choice

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 ______.

• A)have a warrant
• B)be lawfully positioned
• C)be in the presence of the suspect
• D)have permission to take the object

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Definitions:

Pretax Income

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Target Pretax Income

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Budgeted Income Statement

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