Which of the following is a description of the plain view exception? Multiple choice question. Evidence found in plain sight is inadmissible if it is unrelated to the infraction for which a suspect was stopped. If a suspect places illegal substances in the plain view of police during a stop, rather than trying to hide them, the penalty for possession is reduced. Evidence found in plain sight is admissible even if a suspect was stopped for another, unrelated infraction. Government agencies are allowed to spy on citizens if the citizens' activities take place in plain view of the government agents