In which of the following cases was the plain view doctrine first put forward by the Supreme Court?

A. Burger v. New York (1967)
B. Terry v. Ohio (1968)
C. Coolidge v. New Hampshire (1971)
D. Wilson v. Arkansas (1995)


Answer: C

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