Plain View and Plain Feel

Plain view and plain feel may seem like straightforward doctrines, but are they truly? Get ready to unravel the complexities and gain a comprehensive understanding of these critical concepts with our captivating course.

Discover the Answers to Your Questions:

– Unveiling Plain View: Gain clarity on what plain view entails. Understand the legal framework and implications surrounding this doctrine, empowering you to navigate situations with confidence and precision.

– Decoding “Open View”: Explore the nuances that differentiate plain view from “open view.” Delve into the intricacies and gain a profound understanding of these crucial distinctions, ensuring you’re well-versed in the language of law enforcement.

– The Enigma of “Cat out of the Bag”: Uncover the secrets behind the “cat out of the bag search.” Learn the intricacies and legal implications associated with this concept, equipping you to make sound decisions when faced with such situations.

– The Power of the “Foregone Conclusion”: Discover the “foregone conclusion” doctrine and its significance. Grasp the legal principles at play and understand how this doctrine impacts law enforcement operations.

Enroll now to elevate your law enforcement career and stay ahead of the curve.

Course Topics Overview

Module One: Course Introduction

1. Instructor introduction.

2. Explain the course objective.

3. Encourage attendees to ask questions and share feedback with other attendees.

4. Explain that certificates will be emailed after the class.

5. Go over the three disclaimers:

Laws and agency standard operating procedures may be more restrictive. Blue to Gold teaching the federal standard unless otherwise stated. Therefore, students must know their state and local requirements in addition to the federal standard.
If students have any doubts about their actions, ask a supervisor or legal advisor.
The course is not legal advice, but legal education. Therefore, nothing we teach should be interpreted as legal advice. Check with your agency’s legal advisor for legal advice.

Module Two: Plain View

1. Open View vs. Plain View

2. Curtilage

Module Three: Cat Out of the Bag

1. Containers

Module Four: Foregone Conclusion

1. Sensory Aids

2. Inadvertent

Module Five: Plain Feel

1. Lawful patdown, Immediately apparent, and probable cause as evidence

2. Manipulation Issues

3. Considerations

Module Four: Takeaways

1. Question & Answer Period

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 2024-04-17
 
 
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 2024-04-17
 
 
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 2024-04-17
 
 
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 2024-04-17
 
 
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