Under what circumstances can items be seized under a search warrant?

The circumstances under which items can be seized under a search warrant are primarily governed by the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. A search warrant must specifically describe the items to be seized, and law enforcement can only take those items that are specified within the warrant.

Choosing the second option is appropriate because it correctly identifies that items which are stolen, illegal drugs, or used in a crime can be seized under a search warrant. These categories of items are typically described in a warrant because they are linked to criminal activity, thus justifying their confiscation by law enforcement. This aligns with the purpose of a search warrant, which is to allow law enforcement to perform a search with judicial oversight, targeting specific criminal evidence.

The other options fail to encapsulate the legal framework surrounding search warrants. Items being in plain sight relates more to warrantless searches rather than the issuing of a warrant itself. The seizure of anything of value or items belonging to the property owner lacks the specificity and relevance to criminal activity that is required for lawful seizure under a search warrant. Thus, the focus on items that are stolen, illegal drugs, or associated with a crime accurately reflects the legal standard for warrant-based seizures.