Police Investigating a Shooting Lawfully Entered the Suspect's Apartment to Search

Multiple Choice

Police investigating a shooting lawfully entered the suspect's apartment to search for the shooter, for other victims and for weapons. One officer noticed stereo components and, suspecting they were stolen, moved the equipment to read and record serial numbers. The officer's actions are _____.

A) lawful under plain view because there was no search
B) lawful under plain view because there was no search or seizure
C) unlawful under plain view because there was a search
D) unlawful under plain view because there was a seizure