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Practice question: Plain View Doctrine

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Practice question

A lawful visitor-officer unexpectedly observes contraband openly exposed. Explain why prior arrest is not an independent universal plain-view requirement.

Legal references

  • Silvano v. People, G.R.273931, February12,2026, MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2026/feb2026/gr_273931_2026.html

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