Searches 1 And 2

Question 1

Generally the warrant requirement

Answer 1

Search will be deemed reasonable, search warrants are required for criminal investigative area

Question 2

Duties of officer in search warrant affidavit

Judges duty in search warrant affidavit

Answer 2

Gather information then for magistrate it is to draw inferences and conclusions from that information.

Question 3

Three elements of PC

Answer 3

Offense committed, items sought are connected with criminal activity, items will be presently found in place to be searched.

Question 4

Neutral, detached magistrate

Answer 4

Approve and disapprove warrants, they much remain neutral and detached.

Question 5

Oath or affirmation when obtaining a search warrant

Answer 5

Only sworn affidavit before a magistrate, establishing grounds for the warrant, sworn oral testimony standing alone does not satisfy

Question 6

Description requirement for a search warrant

Answer 6

Particularly describing the place to be searched, and persons and things to be seized

Question 7

Sc code Ann 17-13-170

Answer 7

Who may issue a warrant, having jurisdiction over the area where, illegal items, anything that constitutes evidence of a crime