MN POST Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Exclusionary Rule Correct Answer-A rule that provides that evidence
cannot be used in a criminal trial if it was the result of illegal police
conduct
Probable Cause Correct Answer-reasonable cause for issuing a search
warrant or making an arrest; more than mere suspicion
Reasonable Suspicion Correct Answer-any information that points to
illegal activity and may include rumor, tips, and anonymous telephone
calls.
Petty Misdemeanor Correct Answer-A petty offense which is prohibited
by statute, which does not constitute a crime, and for which a sentence
of a fine of not more than $300 may be imposed.
Misdemeanor Correct Answer-A crime for which a sentence of not more
than 90 days or a fine of not more than $1,000, or both, may be imposed.
Gross Misdemeanor Correct Answer-A crime punishable up to one year
or has a maximum fine of $3,000.
Felony Correct Answer-A crime for which a sentence of imprisonment
for more than one year may be imposed.
, Dangerous Weapon Correct Answer-Any firearm, whether loaded or
unloaded, or any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing
death or great bodily harm
Bodily Harm Correct Answer-physical pain or injury, illness, or any
impairment of physical condition.
Substantial Bodily Harm Correct Answer-Bodily injury which involves
a temporary but substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary
but substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily part or
organ, or which causes a fracture of any bodily part.
Great Bodily Harm Correct Answer-Permanent disfigurement, serious
bodily injury, or death.
Assault Correct Answer-(1) an act done with intent to cause fear in
another of immediate bodily harm or death; or
(2) the intentional infliction of or attempt to inflict bodily harm upon
another.
Probation Correct Answer-the release of an offender from detention,
subject to a period of good behavior under supervision
totality of circumstances Correct Answer-a term the court uses to refer to
all facts and circumstances known to the officer at the time, or
reasonably perceived by the officer as the basis for, a use of force
decision.
Exclusionary Rule Correct Answer-A rule that provides that evidence
cannot be used in a criminal trial if it was the result of illegal police
conduct
Probable Cause Correct Answer-reasonable cause for issuing a search
warrant or making an arrest; more than mere suspicion
Reasonable Suspicion Correct Answer-any information that points to
illegal activity and may include rumor, tips, and anonymous telephone
calls.
Petty Misdemeanor Correct Answer-A petty offense which is prohibited
by statute, which does not constitute a crime, and for which a sentence
of a fine of not more than $300 may be imposed.
Misdemeanor Correct Answer-A crime for which a sentence of not more
than 90 days or a fine of not more than $1,000, or both, may be imposed.
Gross Misdemeanor Correct Answer-A crime punishable up to one year
or has a maximum fine of $3,000.
Felony Correct Answer-A crime for which a sentence of imprisonment
for more than one year may be imposed.
, Dangerous Weapon Correct Answer-Any firearm, whether loaded or
unloaded, or any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing
death or great bodily harm
Bodily Harm Correct Answer-physical pain or injury, illness, or any
impairment of physical condition.
Substantial Bodily Harm Correct Answer-Bodily injury which involves
a temporary but substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary
but substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily part or
organ, or which causes a fracture of any bodily part.
Great Bodily Harm Correct Answer-Permanent disfigurement, serious
bodily injury, or death.
Assault Correct Answer-(1) an act done with intent to cause fear in
another of immediate bodily harm or death; or
(2) the intentional infliction of or attempt to inflict bodily harm upon
another.
Probation Correct Answer-the release of an offender from detention,
subject to a period of good behavior under supervision
totality of circumstances Correct Answer-a term the court uses to refer to
all facts and circumstances known to the officer at the time, or
reasonably perceived by the officer as the basis for, a use of force
decision.
