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No. The fact that it is plain view is the probable cause.
Items in plain view can be seized without obtaining a search warrant.
Horton v. California (1990).
Plain view, exigent circumstances, search with consent.
Yes. It is usually referred to as 'plain view.'
A "stop and frisk search," where police search you for their protection or incidental to an arrest; or when contraband is in plain view of the officer.
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Hidden in Plain View was created in 2000.
Hidden in Plain View ended in 2007.
If they move the object for a legitimate reason, or knock it over by accident, this would be considered Plain View. But, in general, purposefully moving objects in order to find something illegal is considered a "Search", and it would not be considered "Plain View", thus the evidence would be thrown out of court. The short answer to your question would be 'no'.
upon arrest/ if the officer see's an illegal object/substance (called in plain view), or if the individual is on probation or parole
Hidden in Plain View - EP - was created on 2003-11-11.