Read the following facts: A man comes out of his house and approaches an undercover officer parked on the street. After a brief conversation, the man sells crack cocaine to the undercover officer and is immediately arrested. While he is being handcuffed, the man shouts to a second, unidentified man standing in the doorway of the home, "Eddie, quick, flush our stash down the toilet!" The officer
then enters the house, arrests Eddie immediately, and seizes a large quantity of crack cocaine.
Based on the facts above, which statement below is true?
A) The warrantless search of the home is unlawful and the evidence will likely be suppressed.
B) The search of the home is unlawful but the arrest of the man inside of the home is lawful and any drugs found near the man or on his person are admissible.
C) The entry into the home, the arrest, and the search of the home are all unlawful.
D) The entry into the home, the arrest, and the search of the home are all lawful to prevent the destruction of evidence.
Answer: D
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