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Louisiana POST Exam Questions With CorrectAnswers 2024-2025
Miranda vs. Arizona - Answer The supreme court case in which the court held that
criminal suspects must be informed of their right to consult with an attorney and of their
right against self-incrimination prior to questioning by police.
Mapp v. Ohio - Answer Evidence illegally gathered by the police may not be used in a
criminal trial
Terry v. Ohio - Answer Allowed stopping and searching of a suspect by police if he has
reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to
commit a crime.
Tennessee v. Garner - Answer Deadly force can be used against an unarmed, fleeing
suspect only if necessary to prevent escape and if the officer has probable cause to
believe that the suspect presents a significant threat of death or serious injury to the
officers or others.
Graham v. Connor - Answer "The question is whether the officers' actions were
'objectively reasonable' in light of the facts and circumstances confronting them, without
regard to underlying intent or motivation. An officer's evil intentions will not make a
Fourth Amendment violation that would not have occurred had the officer acted in good
faith."
Carroll v. US - Answer Automobiles may be searched without a warrant because they are
highly mobile.
Katz v. US - Answer Reasonable expectation of privacy; phone conversations.
US v. Robinson - Answer Scope of the search of a person incident to arrest is for
evidence of a crime, means of escape, & weapons.
,___, ____, and ___ are three types of reports? - Answer Initial, supplemental, concluding
___, ____, and ___ are the components of the Criminal Justice System? - Answer Police,
Courts, Corrections
What is a tort? - Answer A civil wrong by one person to another
Reports must be _____, _____, _____ and _____. - Answer Clear, Concise, Accurate and
Complete
_____, _____, and _____ are the types of Evidence. - Answer Physical or real,
Circumstantial, Testimonial
What is sadist? - Answer One who inflicts pain to others
What is masochist? - Answer Someone who inflicts pain on self
What are the Bill of Rights? - Answer The first ten amendments to the Constitution
1st Amendment - Answer Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Right to Assemble
2nd Amendment - Answer Right to keep and bear arms
4th Amendment - Answer Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th Amendment - Answer Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double
Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination
6th Amendment - Answer The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, right to counsel
,8th Amendment - Answer No cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail
10th Amendment - Answer State and Church
14th Amendment - Answer Due process
_____ ____ is required for Stop and Frisk. - Answer Reasonable Suspicion
The biggest factor for a police officer in a critical incident is _____ _____. - Answer Mental
preparation
A firearm should be _____ _____ until you check it. - Answer Presumed Loaded
______, _____, _______, _____ and _____ are the five grades of homicide. - Answer 1st
Degree Murder
2nd Degree Murder
Manslaughter
Negligent Homicide
Vehicular Homicide - Driver must be impaired
An arrest warrant is good for how long? - Answer Until served
A search warrant is good for _____ ____. - Answer 10 Days
A person can be held in another parish on a warrant for _____ ____. - Answer 10 Days
The youngest a juvenile can be tried as an adult is _____ years old. - Answer 15
, Three ways Probable Cause can be established. - Answer Officer knowledge
Information by Informant
Information plus Cooperation
What is Rape? - Answer Non-consensual anal, vaginal or oral sexual penetration.
What is Battery? - Answer Intentional use of force or violence or the administration of
noxious liquid.
What is the Louisiana Code for O.W.I.? - Answer LARS 14:98
What is the most important part of gun safety? - Answer Point the muzzle in a safe
direction.
The Colt Revolver rotates? - Answer Clockwise
The Smith & Wesson Revolver rotates? - Answer Counter Clockwise
What are the 7 parts of a shotgun? - Answer Barrel
Stock
Receiver
Forearm
Trigger
Trigger Guard
Safety
What are the 5 different types of Gas and color? - Answer CN - Red - Tear Gas
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