Which of the Following Is the Best Interpretation of the 1991

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best interpretation of the 1991 California v.Acevedo case?

• A)Items that fall in the plain view of a lawfully present police officer may be seized and used as evidence in court.
• B)An officer may search a vehicle without a search warrant provided that she has probable cause to think the vehicle contains contraband and that the vehicle is mobile.
• C)Officers may not move any item to get a better view of evidence otherwise hidden from view.
• D) An officer who has probable cause to believe that a container in a vehicle holds contraband may open the container and seize the contraband.

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Definitions:

Socialism

An economic system in which the government owns and operates basic industries but individuals own most businesses.