OPOTA Criminal Investigation Procedures 2

Question 1

Under Ohio law, what is the legal standard required to obtain a search warrant?

Accepted Answer

Probable cause supported by oath or affirmation

Answer

Reasonable suspicion

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Preponderance of the evidence

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Beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 2

What is the proper first step when arriving at a crime scene in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Secure the scene and establish a perimeter

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Begin collecting evidence immediately

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Interview all witnesses

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Contact the media

Question 3

In Ohio, what is the 'chain of custody' and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

The documented trail showing seizure, custody, control, and disposition of evidence

Answer

The order in which suspects are arrested

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The chain of command within a police department

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The sequence of court hearings in a criminal case

Question 4

Which Ohio Revised Code section defines the crime of tampering with evidence?

Accepted Answer

ORC 2921.12

Answer

ORC 2921.01

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ORC 2913.42

Answer

ORC 2903.11

Question 5

What type of photographic documentation should an Ohio officer create at a crime scene?

Accepted Answer

Overall, mid-range, and close-up photographs with and without evidence markers

Answer

Only close-up photos of evidence

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Only photographs requested by the prosecutor

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A single panoramic photo of the entire scene

Question 6

Under Miranda v. Arizona, when must an Ohio officer provide Miranda warnings during an investigation?

Accepted Answer

Before any custodial interrogation

Answer

Immediately upon arriving at any scene

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Only after formal charges are filed

Answer

Only if the suspect requests an attorney