4th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Prevents against unreasonable
searches/seizures
Title 42 Chapter 55 pg 1855 in book - CORRECT ANSWERS-Limitation of
Time. Statute of Limitation pertaining to the amount of time to file charges.
(Felony=5yrs, Misdemeanor=2yrs, Summary=30days)
Statutes of Limitation - CORRECT ANSWERS-Felony=5 years
Misdemeanor=2 years
Summary Offense=30 days
How many people for a criminal conspiracy? - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 or more
people
Grading - CORRECT ANSWERS-The grading of the offense dictates whether a
physical arrest can be made on scene, the actor is released and summoned,
or an arrest warrant must be filed for prior to arrest
Actor - CORRECT ANSWERS-Includes, where relevant, a person guilty of an
omission
Elements of an offense - CORRECT ANSWERS-such conduct or such attendant
circumstances or such a result of conduct as:
1-is included in the description of the forbidden conduct in the definition of
the offense.
2-establishes the required kind of culpability
3-negatives an excuse or justification for such conduct
4-negatives a defense under the statute of limitation, or
5-Establishes jurisdiction or venue
4 Kinds of Culpability - CORRECT ANSWERS-Intentionally, Knowingly,
Recklessly, and Negligently
Tolling - CORRECT ANSWERS-a legal doctrine that allows for the pausing or
delaying of the running of the period of time set forth by a statute of
limitations
, Juvenile Court System - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rehabilitation rather than
Punish
Municipal Police Jurisdiction Act (MPJA) - CORRECT ANSWERS-"Primary
Jurisdiction"-the geographical limits of the municipality or combination of
municipalities that Employ the officer. Enforce laws of the commonwealth in
respect to offenses observed and that the officer has probable cause to
believe the crime was committed within the officers jurisdiction.
*Can go out of jurisdiction if in fresh pursuit*
Mutual Aid Agreement - CORRECT ANSWERS-Officer asked to assist by
another local, state, or federal law enforcement agency
Pennsylvania Police Officers - CORRECT ANSWERS-Primarily Enforce the state
statutes (state law)
MPOETC Certification - CORRECT ANSWERS-Any individual failing to maintain
their MPOETC certification shall cease to be empowered or authorized to
function as a municipal Police Officer
Title 18 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Main title for consolidated statutes (Crimes
Code)
To charge a crime... - CORRECT ANSWERS-All elements of the offense must
be presented. *Must prove ALL elements* If not all elements you either have
no crime or a lesser crime
No statue of limitation crimes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Homicide/Murder, Rape,
Voluntary Manslaughter, Assault on Law Enforcement Officer, different types
of Sexual Assault
on view arrest - CORRECT ANSWERS-Any felony, or any misdemeanors in
view of officer, based on grading or exception to laws of arrest when
authorized by law
Class+Grading - CORRECT ANSWERS-The CLASS+GRADING of the offense
determines the required route of prosecution.
***Class of Offense and Grading of Offense are very important****
Summary Offense - CORRECT ANSWERS-Not classified as a crime, but as an
offense. Imprisoned no more than 90 days, no more than $300 fine.
General Rule - CORRECT ANSWERS-A person is not guilty of an offense unless
his liability is based on CONDUCT which includes a VOLUNTARY ACT or the
OMISSION to perform an act of which he is physically capable.
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