Scenarios
Vehicle Code
Search and Seizure
Laws of Arrest
Miscellaneous
100
Was the observation Lawful or Unlawful? Officer Jones was trying to locate Chavez, whom he believed to be home, walked a few feet from the door to the side yard gate to call into the residence. Jones raised himself on his tip toes to look over the fence and saw a cocked revolver in the side yard.
What is Lawful. 1) As long as you don't make EXTRAODINARY effort (i.e. using a ladder, standing on a car or block wall) 2) Don't get to close and make the observation by "peeking" through the fence. [p3.4b]
100
CVC 23223
What is open container in a vehicle. [p. 2.4a]
100
True of False. A person who rents a motel room with a stolen credit card lacks STANDING to contest entry by police.
What is TRUE. [2.2a]
100
Between what hours can you make a misdemeanor arrest NOT in a public place?
What is between 0600-2200 hours. [2.24b]
100
What year was Wally Karp killed?
What is 1973.
200
True or False? If you were standing in a "public" place it would be ruled LEGAL for you to peek through a small area such as a knot hole in a fence or gap in the blinds.
What is False. [3.4a]
200
In regard to exigent circumstances, what is the difference between "hot pursuit" and "fresh pursuit?"
What is: HOT Pursuit is physically chasing after a suspect whereas FRESH Pursuit is a uninterrupted and continuous investigation. [p2.32]
300
True or False? Lawfully observing growing marijuana in a private, fenced backyard does NOT give you the right to seize with without a warrant, exigent circumstances or consent?
What is True. [p3.2]
400
True or False? It was ILLEGAL for officers to make a warrantless entry of a rape suspect's residence 30 minutes after the crime, where the victim reported the suspect had driven away afterwards, his car was still gone, and other persons who answered the door said the suspect was not there?
What is TRUE. [p2.32]
500
Name 6 of the 8 exceptions to making a misdemeanor arrest NOT committed in your presence.
What is: 1. Crime committed by a juvenile (WIC 625) 2. DUI (1) involved in accident, (2) observed in or about a vehicle obstructing a roadway, (3) will not be apprehended unless immediately arrested, (4) may cause injury or damage to property unless immediately arrested, (5) may destroy or conceal evidence unless immediately arrested. 3. Carrying a loaded firearm in vehicle or public place. 4. 240/242 on school property, during school hours when school activities are being conducted. 5. 240/242 against a firefighter, paramedic or EMT. 6. Domestic violence (243(e)(1) and restraining/protective order violations. 7. 240/242 against 65 or older when the suspect is a blood relative or legal guardianship. 8. Carrying a concealed firearm in an airport.
500
Name 6 of the 8 exceptions to making a misdemeanor arrest NOT in your presence.
What is: 1. Crime committed by a juvenile (WIC 625) 2. Carrying a loaded firearm (vehicle or any public place) 3. 240/242 while on school property, during school hours when activities are being conducted. 4. 240/242 against firefighter, EMT or paramedic. 5. Domestic violence (243(e)(1). 6. 240/242 on someone older than 65 yrs old when the suspect is related by blood or guardianships. 7. Carrying a concealed firearm in an airport. 8. DUI (T/C, in or about veh obstructing roadway, will not be apprehended unless immediately arrested or may destroy or conceal evidence unless immediately arrested. [p2.23]