RBC 1 California P.O.S.T Test Study Guide Latest
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accomplice - CORRECT ANSWER: a person who helps another commit a crime Or
when he or she testifies for the prosecution against another principle.
Actus Reus - CORRECT ANSWER: A guilty (prohibited) act. The commission of a
prohibited act is one of the two essential elements required for criminal liability, the other
element being the intent to commit a crime.
Amendment I : restrictions on powers of Congress - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. separation
of church and state
2. government cannot endorse any religion
3. all individuals must be allowed to worship or not worship as they choose
4. all individuals have the right to freedom of expression of their ideas (I. E., Freedom of
speech, press, and assembly)
5. individuals who feel they have been wronged have the right to petition the
government to rectify the circumstances
Amendment IV - searches, seizures, and warrants - CORRECT ANSWER: 1.
Unreasonable searches and seizures are not allowed
2. Search and arrest warrants must show probable cause and must specifically identify
items or individuals to be searched or seized
Amendment V - Criminal proceedings, condemnation of property - CORRECT
ANSWER: 1. Protection against a second prosecution after acquittal or conviction
(double Jeopardy)
2. Protection against self-incrimination
3. Due process before legal actions
,Amendment VI - Mode of trial in criminal proceedings - CORRECT ANSWER:
Individuals who have been accused of a crime have the right to:
1. A speedy and public trial by a jury
2. Be informed of the accusations against them
3. Confront their accusers
4. Subpoena witnesses for their defense
5. Have legal counsel
Amendment VIII - Bails, fines, punishments - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Excess of Vails
and fines are not allowed
2. Punishment must be reasonable based on the crime
Amendment XIV - Citizenship, due process, and equal protection - CORRECT
ANSWER: No state may:
1. Limit privileges or immunities of US citizens
2. Denied due process of the law to any person
3. Deny equal protection of the law to any person
Amendments - CORRECT ANSWER: Modifications or changes made for the better,
such as amendments to the US Constitution
Appeals - CORRECT ANSWER: Requests to a higher court to review or advise
decisions made by lower courts
Appellate courts - CORRECT ANSWER: Referred to as the higher courts of the judicial
system; hear appeals from lower trial courts
,Arraignment - CORRECT ANSWER: Legal procedure where the court informs
defendants of the nature of the charges against them and of their constitutional rights to
have counsel, to plead guilty or not guilty, and to have a jury trial
arrest - CORRECT ANSWER: Taking a person into custody in a case, and in the
manner authorized by the law
Arrest warrant contents - CORRECT ANSWER: -Name of the defendant
-Crime the defendant is suspected of committing
-Time the warrant is issued
-City or county where the warrant is issued
-Signature of the issuing authority with the title of office
-Name of the court or other issuing agency
-Amount of bail
assessory - CORRECT ANSWER: Anyone who, after a felony has been committed,
meets all the following requirements:
Has knowledge that the principal has committed, has been charged with, or has been
convicted of committing a felony. Harbors, conceals, or AIDS a principal in the felony.
Has the intention of assisting the principal to avoid or escape arrest, trial, conviction, or
punishment.
authority - CORRECT ANSWER: A non-uniformed officer must show identification. A
uniformed officer and or marked car satisfies this requirement. A private person must
state his or her authority to make the arrest.
Bail - CORRECT ANSWER: A security deposit it with a competent court or magistrate to
ensure that the accused person will appear for trial went salmon
Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWER: The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution
, California codes most likely to be encountered by law-enforcement officers are: -
CORRECT ANSWER: • Penal Code
• Vehicle Code
• Welfare and Institutions Code
• Health and Safety Code
• Evidence Code
• Business and Professions Code
• California Code of Regulations
• Fish and Game Code
• Government Code
• Education Code
California court system positions: - CORRECT ANSWER: -Judges administer justice in
a fair and impartial manner by applying the facts of the law.
-Prosecuting attorneys prosecute individuals accused of criminal activities by protecting
public rights and privileges.
-Defense attorneys defend the accused and the rights and privileges of citizens
California court systems: - CORRECT ANSWER: -Lower level trial courts receive
evidence and consider cases involving criminal activity or civil disputes.
-Higher level Appellate Courts Referred to as the higher courts of the judicial system
and hear appeals from lower trial courts
Case Law - CORRECT ANSWER: Laws which are based on previous Appellate Court
decisions that have become binding on the lower court decisions.
cause - CORRECT ANSWER: The arresting person must state the reason for the arrest.
I.E. and outstanding warrant, or the name of the offense
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