Brian, a Police Officer, Acquired a Search Warrant for a Man

question 62

Multiple Choice

Brian, a police officer, acquired a search warrant for a man named Jacob. During the search, Brian found drugs in Jacob's house. However, Brian later found out that the warrant was for another man with the same name. A computer error had caused the mix-up, and at the time of the search, Brian was unaware of the error. The Court allowed the drug to be used as evidence although the warrant was technically invalid. The given scenario best exemplifies the _____.

• A) "inevitable discovery" exception
• B) exclusionary rule
• C) plain view doctrine
• D) "good faith" exception

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