?A motion to suppress evidence might be filed if an officer

A. ?performed a search without probable cause.
B. ?seized evidence obtained in a search without probable cause.
C. ?stopped a suspect for a broken taillight and then charged him with not wearing a seatbelt.
D. ?performed a search without probable cause, or seized evidence obtained in a search without probable cause.


Answer: D

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