Officers Executing a Lawful Search Warrant for Stolen Guns Discover

question 57

Multiple Choice

Officers executing a lawful search warrant for stolen guns discover contraband fireworks in the suspect's gun cabinet while searching for the guns. The officers _____.

• A) may not seize the fireworks since they are not on the warrant
• B) may seize the fireworks under the plain view doctrine because the officers have a right to be where they are at the time
• C) may not seize the fireworks under plain view because the officers have no right to invade the privacy of the cabinet
• D) may seize the fireworks under plain view doctrine because the fireworks are dangerous to the public

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