What is the first and primary requirement for an officer to seize evidence under the plain view doctrine?

a. The item must be plainly visible

b. The observation of the item must be inadvertent.
c. The officer must be specially trained in recognition of contraband.
d. The officer must be lawfully present in the place where the sighting is made.


d

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