inadvertent discovery
- It refers to the unexpected uncovering of evidence that could suggest a person's involvement in a crime, which happens in plain sight during police operations
- The police made an inadvertent discovery of illicit drugs while conducting a routine search on the property.
- Upon responding to a disturbance call, the officers encountered an inadvertent discovery of stolen goods that were in plain view.
- During the traffic stop, an inadvertent discovery of a weapon in the driver's side door pocket led to further investigation.
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