Criminal Investigation Procedures Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a crime scene sketch in Ohio criminal investigations?
Answer: To provide accurate spatial relationships and measurements of evidence at the scene
Crime scene sketches provide accurate measurements and spatial relationships that photographs cannot convey.
In Ohio, what constitutes an 'exigent circumstance' that may justify a warrantless search?
Answer: An emergency situation where evidence may be destroyed or lives endangered if officers wait for a warrant
Exigent circumstances exist when an emergency makes obtaining a warrant impractical.
What is the proper procedure for collecting biological evidence such as blood at a crime scene?
Answer: Allow it to air dry, then package in paper containers
Biological evidence must be air dried and packaged in paper to prevent bacterial degradation of DNA.
Under Ohio law, what is required for a valid photographic lineup identification?
Answer: The lineup must use similar-looking fillers and be administered by an officer unfamiliar with the suspect's identity
Valid lineups require similar-looking fillers and blind administration to prevent unintentional cues.
What is the 'dying declaration' exception to hearsay rules in Ohio criminal proceedings?
Answer: A statement made by a person who believes their death is imminent, concerning the cause of their impending death
A dying declaration is a statement made by someone who believes their death is imminent about what caused their fatal condition.
What is the purpose of a 'consent to search' form in Ohio investigations?
Answer: To document that consent was given voluntarily, knowingly, and intelligently
A consent to search form documents that the person voluntarily agreed to the search, helping prove legality if challenged.