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A burglar is surprised in a room by a peace officer.The burglar shoots at the officer but
misses.the officer shoots back at the burglar and hits him.the burglar dies as a result of
the bullet wound.based only on the information presented the:
(a) homicide by the peace officer is justifiable.
(b) homicide by the peace officer is not justifiable.
(c) death of the burglar is not considered a homicide. - CORRECT ANSWER: a
A felony is a crime that can be punished with either county jail time or a state prison
commitment. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER: F
A man who was critically injured by a gunshot believes that he is dying. As he waits for
the paramedics, witnesses overhear him say that his wife shot him. The man survives
and chooses not to testify under privilege. Witness testimony about what he said could
probably be admissible under what exception to the hearsay rule?
a) Admissions and confessions
b) Dying declarations
c) Spontaneous statements
d) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER: b
A member of the city council received a note from a homeowner threatening to "slash
your car tires" if he did not vote to pass a resolution to repave a number of residential
streets. Since he did not own a car, the councilman thought the note was a joke and
totally disregarded it. What crime has been committed?
a) Threatening a public officer
b) Attempting to deter an executive officer
c) Obstructing a public officer
,d) No crime was committed as it was not reasonable for the threat - CORRECT
ANSWER: d
A patdown search during a detention is limited to:
a) Search for weapons
b) Search for outer clothing
c) Manipulation of a large object in the detainees sock to determine if it is a weapon
d) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER: d
A Peace Officer approached a lone man walking through the business district at 3:00
am. The man agreed to talk to the officer. After a few minutes of conversation, the man
stated he needed to go home. However, the Officer told him to remain where he was
because he had more questions for him. This is an example of:
a) A consensual encounter
b) A detention
c) An arrest
d) An illegal search - CORRECT ANSWER: b
A peace officer is engaged in foot pursuit of a forgery suspect. The suspect is about 200
yards ahead of him on a currently deserted suburban street. As the suspect is about to
run past a parked car, he jumps in and starts the car. In this time the officer has closed
the distance and is at the rear of the car as the suspect begins to pull away. Based only
on the facts presented, is lethal force authorized to prevent escape in this situation? Y
or N - CORRECT ANSWER: N
A peace officer was directing traffic during a traffic jam after a sporting event. Smith
annoyed with the driver behind him, disregarded the officer's directions and did not
move his vehicle from the intersection, preventing the drivers behind him from
proceeding, even when he was specifically told to do so by the officer. Smith has
committed:
a) Resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer
b) Bribery
c) Unlawful assembly
, d) no crime - CORRECT ANSWER: a
A person acknowledged and waived her Miranda rights by nodding her head in an
affirmative manner. This is an example of:
a) An express waiver
b) An implied waiver
c) an invalid waiver - CORRECT ANSWER: b
A person suspected of committing a homicide is surprised in a hotel room by peace
officers.the suspect fires his gun at one of the officers but misses.when the suspects
realizes he is out numbered he throws his gun down.based only on the information
presented does a sufficiency of fear exist for the officers that would justify the use of
lethal force at this point?
Y or N - CORRECT ANSWER: N
A person who, after a felony has been committed, knowingly harbors, conceals,or aids a
principal who has been charged with, committed or been convicted of that felony, with
intent of helping the principal escape is called an...
a) principal
b) accomplice
c) accessory - CORRECT ANSWER: c
A prisoners right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment is a right that is
guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? T or F - CORRECT ANSWER: T
A recent immigrant, non-citizen during a legal detention was being questioned by law
enforcement concerning his involvement in a robbery. The following statements are true
concerning this scenario:
a) The immigrant has diplomatic immunity and may use that as a defense.
b) The immigrant can claim ignorance of the law, and law enforcement may not pursue
arresting this individual
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