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Practice question: Plain View Doctrine

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

What initial position must support a plain-view seizure?
  1. A lawful intrusion or lawful position from which the officer has the view
  2. Any trespass followed by discovery
  3. Only a later confession
  4. Only an officer’s curiosity
  5. Any location selected by an anonymous caller

Legal references

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

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