Can evidence found by accident be used?

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Country: United States of America
State: Missouri

When evidence is found by accident, as in a bag came open when the officer dropped it, exposing what he believed to be contraband, should the prosecution be able to benefit from this discovery? I cannot find any case law regarding this matter.

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It can be used yes--

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