The plain view rule allows for the admission of evidence that would require a warrant, but is in plain view of law enforcement officers. This means that if an officer is legally in a position to observe evidence, and that evidence is immediately recognizable as incriminating, then it can be seized without a warrant.

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The Plain View Rule

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The plain view rule

A) admits evidence that would require a warrant but is in plain view.
B) admits arrests that would require a warrant but occur in plain view.
C) excludes evidence that would require a warrant even if the evidence was in plain view.
D) excludes/negates arrests that would require a warrant even if the crime occurred in plain view.

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