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Plain View Seizure

The seizure of evidence that is in plain view during a search, even if the specific devices listed in the warrant are not found.

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Jan 19, 2026

If a search warrant is provided, and they are unable to locate devices, what then?

When officers execute a valid search warrant but cannot find the electronic devices listed, the search does not simply evaporate — the warrant must be returned and the execution documented, other evid...

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