GPSTC MIDTERM TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Probable Cause - Answer-Facts or circumstances that would make a reasonable or
prudent person believe a crime is being or has been committed.
A blue reflective mark that stands up on a pavement indicates what? - Answer-Fire
hydrant
What is the speed of a school bus on public roads? - Answer-40 mph
What is the speed of a school bus on the interstate/highway? - Answer-55 mph
School buses are required to have - Answer-- 2 way device or radio
- headlights on
What court is the original jurisdiction? - Answer-Superior court
What are the 3 elements of rape? - Answer-- carnal knowledge
- lack of consent
- less than 10 yrs of age
What is carnal knowledge? - Answer-Penetration of a male organ and a females organ
What has to happen for carnal knowledge to occur? - Answer-The SLIGHTEST
penetration
The burden of proof in criminal prosecution is? - Answer-Proof beyond a reasonable
doubt
The burden of proof in civil proceedings is? - Answer-Preponderance of evidence
What case comes to the grand jury? - Answer-True bill & no bill
If someone takes the life of another in provocation in the heat of passion it is? - Answer-
Voluntary Manslaughter
If you kill someone WITHOUT intention it is? - Answer-Involuntary Manslaughter
If you rent a hotel room but fail to pay it is? - Answer-Theft of services
If you change a price tag in the store it is considered? - Answer-shoplifting
What age can someone be found guilty of a crime? - Answer-13 years old
, If a father has sex with his blood, step daughter, or anyone in the family he has
committed? (EXCEPT COUSINS) - Answer-Incest
What is not a type of patrol? - Answer-Administrative patrol
4 Graham Factors - Answer-1. Severity of the Crime
2. Immediate Threat of death or serious bodily injury.
3. Active Resistance
4. Attempt to evade arrest by flight
What is 17-4-20 (b)? - Answer-Deadly force for officers
What is 16-3-21? - Answer-Deadly force for civilians
What are the 3 P's for chapter 8 title 35? - Answer-Possess, Probable Cause, Poses
What are the 2 questions you have to answer when using reasonable force? - Answer--
What did you do?
- Why did you do it?
What is the purpose of a roadblock? - Answer-To check for drunk drivers
Tort is broken down into 2 categories with are? - Answer-Intentional and Negligent
A person cannot go without seeing a judge (without a warrant) for? - Answer-48 hrs
A person cannot go without seeing a judge (with a warrant) for? - Answer-72 hrs
Which is NOT effective interpersonal communication? - Answer-the message IMPLIED
What are the components of effective interpersonal communication? - Answer-Message
intended
Message sent
Message received
If an officer responds to a domestic violence call, the first thing the officer must do is? -
Answer-Get situation under control
How can we fix someone who is prejudice? - Answer-Education
How long do you have to serve a warrant before it becomes void? - Answer-10 days
IF a female lures another female in with intent to rape, the female will be charged with?
- Answer-Rape
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