An Officer Was Patrolling a Parking Lot When He Noticed

question 54

Multiple Choice

An officer was patrolling a parking lot when he noticed a person unconscious in their car.When he went over to investigate, he noticed that the person had an open bag of illegal drugs in their hand.Which of the following best explains what the officer has the right to do in this situation?

• A)The officer has the right to arrest the individual without a warrant because the illegal items are in plain view.
• B)The officer must swear an affidavit to gain access to the car for a search and arrest, otherwise the evidence would be excluded.
• C)Using the standard established in Terry v.Ohio, the officer has the right to stop and frisk the individual.
• D)The officer must wake up the occupant of the vehicle and gain consent in order to seize the drugs.

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