Practice question
Does plain view authorize an otherwise unlawful exploratory search merely to find something visible?
- Yes, any discovered item validates the search
- Yes, plain view means every closed container may be opened
- No
- No officer may ever seize any unlisted item
- Only the officer’s preferred description controls
Legal references
- Silvano v. People, G.R.273931, February12 2026: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2026/feb2026/gr_273931_2026.html
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