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Practice question: Plain View Doctrine

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Which describes the immediately apparent requirement?
  1. Every visible object is automatically contraband
  2. The attending facts give probable cause to associate the viewed item with criminal activity
  3. Only certainty beyond reasonable doubt can ever suffice
  4. The officer may seize everything for later investigation
  5. A private dislike of the owner is enough

Legal references

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

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