Explain the immediately apparent prong of the plain view doctrine

What will be an ideal response?


Immediately apparent means that the officer has probable cause to seize the object.
Immediately apparent has virtually the same meaning as probable cause to seize. An officer does not need to be absolutely certain that the object is subject to seizure for the plain view doctrine to apply.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is not a criteria for the framework of just punishment discussed by Steffen (2012):

a. The motivation for punishment must be vengeance b. Punishment should restore a “value equilibrium” distorted and disturbed by the wrongdoing c. Punishments should not be cruel and should be the least harsh sentence d. The punishment and sentence must be properly authorized

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Probation officers play a role in sentencing by:

A. preparing the presentence report for the judge. B. always asking for leniency. C. instructing victims about what to say at sentencing hearings. D. working with the defense attorney to prepare each defendant's rehabilitation plan. E. doing nothing: probation officers play no role in sentencing.

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