GPSTC Exam 1 questions with verified solutions 2024
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GPSTC one
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GPSTC One
Affirmative Defense - Correct answer-Unless the states evidence raisrs the issur invoking the alleged defense, the defendant must present the evidence thereon to raise the issue.
Another - Correct answer-A person or persons other than the accused
Felony - Correct answer-A crime punishable by ...
Affirmative Defense - Correct answer-Unless the states evidence raisrs the issur invoking the alleged
defense, the defendant must present the evidence thereon to raise the issue.
Another - Correct answer-A person or persons other than the accused
Felony - Correct answer-A crime punishable by death, by imprisonment for life, or by imprisonment for
more than 12 months.
Forcible Felony - Correct answer-any felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence
against any person
Misdemeanor - Correct answer-Any crime other than a felony
Owner - Correct answer-A person who has a right to possession of property which is superior to that of a
person who takes, uses, obtains, or withholds it from him and which the person taking, using, obtaining,
or withholding is not privileged to infringe.
Public place - Correct answer-Any place where the conduct involved may reasonably be expected to be
viewed by people other than members of the actor's family or household.
Crime - Correct answer-A violation of a statute of this state in which there is joint operation of an act or
omission to act and intention or criminal negligence
, Criminal Negligence - Correct answer-An act or failure to act which demonstrates a willful, wanton, or
reckless disregard for the safety of others who might reasonably be expected to be injured thereby
3 Origins of Law in today's legal system - Correct answer-1. Constitutional Law
2. Statutory Law
3. Case Law
Constitutional Law (Basic Laws of a nation/state) - Correct answer-the SUPREME law of the land.
- defines the powers and duties of the government
- guarantees certain rights to the public
- Federal, local, and state courts are bound by U.S Constitution
** States can ADD, but CANNOT take away from U.S Constitution civil liberties.
*** Law Enforcement Officers are bound by this
Statutory Laws (State Laws) - Correct answer-Written laws of states.
- ALL crimes are statutory in GA; has to be listed in book for it be a crime and enforceable
- Adjoining Statue: Statute Crimes with their listed punishments (No crime-No Punishment- No Statute)
* Ex Post Facto Laws: laws written after the fact to punish an action that has already taken place and not
illegal at time of commission...
--> The Law must be enacted BEFORE alleged criminal act takes place
Local Ordiances (City/County statutes) - Correct answer-Laws passed by city/county
- city ordinances bring in money to the CITY
- state/felony go to state courts, money goes to COUNTY
Case Law (Court Law) Federal & State Laws - Correct answer-Case Law that is based upon previous
appellate court and are binding on lower court decisions (Precedent)
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