An officer has made a lawful arrest of a motorist for driving while intoxicated (DWI). The officer searches the passenger compartment of the car but finds nothing of interest. He then searches the trunk where he finds a bag of what appears to be marijuana. Which requirement of the plain view doctrine is not fulfilled (or has been violated)?

a. prior valid intrusion
b. incriminating nature immediately apparent
c. probable cause item subject to seizure
d. inadvertent discovery


a

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