When Observed in Plain View During a Valid Administrative Search

question 26

Multiple Choice

When observed in plain view during a valid administrative search, evidence of criminal activity ______.

• A)may be immediately seized by police
• B)may be seized by police if they obtain consent from the owner
• C)can serve to show probable cause to obtain a warrant to seize the item(s)
• D)must be ignored by police

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used by companies to assess the profits earned through their investments in other companies, reflecting these profits as income.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders from its profits or reserves, usually in the form of cash or additional shares.

Recognized Gain

An increase in the value of an asset that has been sold or deemed to have increased in value officially on financial statements.

Selling Price

The amount for which a product or service is sold, not necessarily equal to the cost or intrinsic value of the item.