Legal aspects of Law
Which amendment protects citizens form unreasonable searches and seizures?
a. second amendment
b. fourth amendment
c. sixth amendment
d. eighth amendment
An individual has been arrested for a Federal Offense. Their first court appearance would be in which court?
a. U.S. Circuit Court of appeals
b. U.S. District Court
c. U.S. Municipal Court
d. U.S. Superior Court
Which ARS title deals with juvenile issues?
a. 13
b. 28
c. 8
d. 4
An officer responds to an argument at a residence. Through investigation, they conclude the disagreement is a civil matter and is not a criminal matter. What is their responsibility?
a. order the participants to go to different locations and arrest if there is no compliance
b. leave immediately as this is a non-criminal matter
c. preserve the peace while on scene
d. call a supervisor for additional investigation
An officer is at the scene of a large scale disturbance or riot in a major city. They have been ordered by a supervisor to deploy chemical munitions or tear gas to disperse the crowd. What should be done first?
a. Check wind direction
b. check for open windows in nearby buildings
c. check for press or reporters so they will not be affected
d. check for bystanders to avoid any non-participant casualties
Which Landmark case developed the Exclusionary Rule?
a. Mapp v Ohio
b. Marbury v Madison
c. Miranda v Arizona
d. Carrol v United States
During the court process, who would receive a summons?
a. victim
b. defendant
c. witness
d. prosecution
Which is NOT a culpable mental state per ARS?
a. intoxicated
b. knowingly
c. intentionally
d. recklessly
Which is NOT an example of a crime scene search pattern?
a. spiral
b. line
c. hook and lateral
d. quadrant or grid
When can an officer perform a full custody search of a subject?
a. when they have been arrested for criminal traffic violation and will be released
b. when hey have been arrested for a felony or DV offense
c. when they refuse to consent to search
d. When they sign their ticket
Which landmark case deals with the legalities of "stop and frisk"?
a. Arizona v Hicks
b. Carrol v United States
c. Terry v Ohio
d. Miranda v Arizona
Which is NOT a function of the grand jury?
a. determine gilt or innocence
b. subpoena witnesses
c. determine probable cause
d. issue indictments
Culpable mental state refers to whose mindset?
a. victim's
b. witness'
c. officer's
d. suspect's
An officer responds to a report of a bank robbery where the suspect has fled and has not been located. Several witnesses remain inside the bank. What should be done with the witnesses?
a. gather all potential witnesses in a group and interview them together to get a common description as soon as possible
b. separate all potential witnesses and interview them separately
c. obtain all the witnesses names and contact information, then release them
d. detain all witnesses and place in patrol vehicles until Detectives arrive for the interview
a. a dangerous area in a high crime neighborhood
b. poor ventilation in an enclosed area
c. a poorly lit area on the exterior of a building
d. a doorway going into a residence
Which landmark case deals with the use of force?
a. Marbury v Madison
b. Pell v Procaine
c. Graham v Connor
d. United States v Jacobson
How many days does an officer have to serve a warrant?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 9
Which of the following documents does NOT need the Arizona Revised Statue written on it?
a. charging document
b. ticket
c. warning
d. felony complaint
How many possible cues are on the Walk and Turn field sobriety test?
a. 4
b. 8
c. 6
d. 10
Flex batons, tasers and pepper spray are considered to be what type of weapons?
a. incapacitation weapons
b. less lethal weapons
c. soft hand control weapons
d. de-escalation weapons
Which Landmark case deals with search and seizure?
a. Arizona v Hicks
b. Marbury v Madison
c. Pell v Procaine
d. Carrol v United States
Which one of the Elements of a Crime refers to the guilty act?
a. Actus Reus
b. Mens Rea
c. Concurrence
d. Causation
According to ARS, what is blood alcohol level of an extreme DUI?
a. .08
b. .10
c. .15
d. .20
According to ARS 13-3601, Domestic Violence, an arrest can occur if there is a domestic relationship between the victim and suspect and what two other factors?
a. infliction of physical injury or discharge, use or threatened use of a deadly weapon
b. infliction of physical injury or actual criminal damage
c. verbal or written threats of physical harm or physical injury caused by assault
d. when there is probable cause to believe there is a high probability that a victim will be injured if an arrest is not made immediately or as soon as possible
Which type of patrol method is most effective when learning a patrol beat?
a. grid
b. street by street
c. spiral
d. random