Legal and Administration Flashcards
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Under the Fourth Amendment, what constitutes an unreasonable search and seizure?
Answer: A search conducted without a warrant, probable cause, or a recognized exception
An unreasonable search lacks a valid warrant, probable cause, and any recognized legal exception.
What is the legal authority for an Ohio officer to make a warrantless arrest for a misdemeanor?
Answer: Under ORC 2935.03, an officer may arrest for a misdemeanor committed in their presence
Under ORC 2935.03, warrantless misdemeanor arrests generally require the offense be committed in the officer's presence.
What is the exclusionary rule and how does it affect Ohio law enforcement?
Answer: Evidence obtained through unconstitutional means is inadmissible in court
The exclusionary rule makes evidence obtained in violation of constitutional rights inadmissible in court.
Under Ohio law, what is the statute of limitations for filing a felony charge?
Answer: Six years for most felonies, with no limit for murder
Ohio generally allows six years for felony charges, with murder having no statute of limitations.
What does the Fifth Amendment's protection against self-incrimination mean for Ohio officers?
Answer: No person can be compelled to be a witness against themselves in a criminal proceeding
The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from being forced to provide testimonial evidence against themselves.
What is 'qualified immunity' and how does it protect Ohio peace officers?
Answer: Protection from civil liability unless the officer violated clearly established constitutional rights that a reasonable officer would have known
Qualified immunity shields officers unless they violated clearly established rights that a reasonable officer would have known about.