MPTC Police Academy Review Questions and Answers
What are the six types of intent? ANSWER-General, specific, malicious, strict liability,
recklessness and negligence.
What are the five powers of arrest? ANSWER-Warrant, felony, misdemeanor
committed in your presence which is arrestable by statute
misdemeanor committed in your presence which amounts to a breach of the peace
misdemeanor in the past which is arrestable by statute.
Define conspiracy. ANSWER-Two or more people agreeing to commit a crime.
Define felony. ANSWER-Crime that carries a state prison sentence as a maximum
punishment.
Define Misdemeanor. ANSWER-Any crime that is not a felony.
Crimes are made up of different parts called? ANSWER-Elements.
Solicitation of a crime is no longer under common law. (True or False) ANSWER-True.
, MPTC Police Academy Review Questions and Answers
Explain what is meant by a "lesser included offense." ANSWER-A crime for which all
the elements necessary to impose liability are also elements found in a more serious crime.
Example: Missing elements in an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon case can still
lead to a guilty verdict in regard to assault and battery.
What are the statute of limitations for murder? ANSWER-No limitations.
What are the statute of limitations for prostitution? ANSWER-One year.
What are the statute of limitations for armed robbery? ANSWER-Ten years.
What are the statute of limitations for rape? (Adult Victim) ANSWER-Fifteen years.
What are the statute of limitations for rape? (Child Victim) ANSWER-Twenty-seven
years from the day they turn sixteen or from the day of admission, whichever occurs first.
What are the statute of limitations for most crimes? ANSWER-Six years.
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