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· 8/1/2003

United States v. Wesley Dale Bishop

Citations

  • 338 F.3d 623
  • 2003 U.S. App. LEXIS 15419
  • 2003 WL 21781342

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • holding that plain-view exception provided officer with authority to seize gun by reaching through open window of unattended car
  • stating that the plain view exception permits the warrantless seizure of objects dangerous in themselves
  • upholding officer’s seizure of pistol through open window of unattended automobile as reasonable “in light of the risk that unattended guns pose to public safety”
  • “The Supreme Court also has indicated that the plain view exception permits the warrantless seizure of ‘objects dangerous in themselves.’ ”
  • “The Supreme Court also has indicated that the plain view exception permits the warrantless seizure of ‘objects dangerous in themselves.’ ”
  • The Supreme Court also has indicated that the plain view exception permits the warrantless seizure of ‘objects dangerous in themselves ”’

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Judges: Kennedy, Cole, Williams

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