Chong and Tran vs US - 4th Amendment Violations

In Chong and Tran v. United States, the Ninth Circuit faced a case involving a warrantless search that led to drug and gun charges against Chong and his nephew, Tran. Deputies conducted a search after spotting Tran tossing methamphetamine. Despite initially ruling against suppression, the court later revisited the case, acknowledging the search violated the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches. Why? Check out the video!

[@rickguerrero2282]

Good for the 9th Circuit for standing up for the 4th Amendment.

[@kd8825]

Plain view doctrine...
How does that apply, when the vehicle occupant declares the baggie is actually flour?
What grounds do we have for a warrant?