OPOTA Legal and Administration 2

Question 1

Under the Fourth Amendment, what constitutes an unreasonable search and seizure?

Accepted Answer

A search conducted without a warrant, probable cause, or a recognized exception

Answer

Any search conducted by police

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A search taking more than one hour

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Any search finding no evidence

Question 2

What is the legal authority for an Ohio officer to make a warrantless arrest for a misdemeanor?

Accepted Answer

Under ORC 2935.03, an officer may arrest for a misdemeanor committed in their presence

Answer

Officers can arrest for any misdemeanor anytime

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Only with supervisor approval

Answer

Only for felonies

Question 3

What is the exclusionary rule and how does it affect Ohio law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Evidence obtained through unconstitutional means is inadmissible in court

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A rule excluding certain officers from investigations

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A rule about excluding witnesses from the courtroom

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A policy about officer shift exclusions

Question 4

Under Ohio law, what is the statute of limitations for filing a felony charge?

Accepted Answer

Six years for most felonies, with no limit for murder

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One year for all felonies

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No statute of limitations for any crime

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Two years for all felonies

Question 5

What does the Fifth Amendment's protection against self-incrimination mean for Ohio officers?

Accepted Answer

No person can be compelled to be a witness against themselves in a criminal proceeding

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Suspects must answer all questions

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Officers are exempt from the Fifth Amendment

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It only applies in federal court

Question 6

What is 'qualified immunity' and how does it protect Ohio peace officers?

Accepted Answer

Protection from civil liability unless the officer violated clearly established constitutional rights that a reasonable officer would have known

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Complete immunity from all lawsuits

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Immunity from criminal prosecution

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Protection only during off-duty activities