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2023/2024/2025 MPOETC ACT 120 studyguide Questions and Approved Answers
In the Commonwealth of PA, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has the most
judicial authority? - ANSWER PA Supreme court
B
Which of the following is NOT one of PA's branches of government? - ANSWER
Federalist
LU
In 1829, who established the London Metropolitan Police Force, became known as "the
Father of Modern Policing", and developed a list of policing principals that are still valid
today in law enforcement? - ANSWER Sir Robert Peel
YC
The Exclusionary Rule is a legal principle which holds evidence that is found, collected,
or analyzed in violation of an individual's constitutional rights can be inadmissible in
court. Which of the following statements regarding The Exclusionary Rule is NOT
D
accurate? - ANSWER a. The Exclusionary Rule can be applied at primary hearings
and/or collateral hearings.
TU
Which level of proof is established in the United Stated Constitution, specifically the Bill
of Rights? - ANSWER Probable cause
ES
Mary approaches Sam at a local bar and asks Sam to beat-up Jack, her old boyfriend,
because he has started to date another woman. Mary tells Sam that if he puts Jack in the
hospital, she will give him $500. What charge can be brought against Mary? - ANSWER
Criminal Solicitation
C
Which United States Supreme Court case established the "objective reasonable standard"
A
to be applied to law enforcement officers in use of force incidents? - ANSWER
Graham v. Conner, 1989
According to the Pa Crimes Code, Title 18, a person who enters a building or occupied
structure with the intent to commit a crime therein should be charged with which crime? -
ANSWER Burglary
, According to Pennsylvania law, what is the level of proof the Commonwealth must
establish to find a verdict of guilty in a criminal court case? - ANSWER Proof
beyond a reasonable doubt
Which of the following incidents may be classified as a robbery? - ANSWER A
woman is knocked down to the ground by a purse-snatcher after she resisted his attempt
to take her handbag containing $1.00 in change.
B
Officer Jones arrests suspect Smith for a misdemeanor violation. Smith is held at the
station for just one hour and is then released. Smith needs to appear in court at a later
LU
time. What kind of legal order should Officer Jones obtain to command Smith to appear
in court? - ANSWER Summons
Serious Bodily injury is defined a/an: - ANSWER c. permanent disfigurement.
YC
Which is an example of an open body position that will aid in improving nonverbal
communication? - ANSWER a. Staring
D
b. Crossed arms
TU
c. Clenched hands
d. Leaning slightly forward
ES
Prior to contact with an individual displaying abnormal behavior, the officer should find
out which of the following from the complainant? - ANSWER Is the individual on
medication and has he/she been taking it regularly?
C
Mr. Henry is mentally ill and believes that aliens have kidnapped his brother. Even after
Henry speaks to his brother on the telephone, he continues to believe that his brother is
A
kidnapped. From what psychotic condition does Henry suffer? - ANSWER Delusions
Officer Smith needs to interview a person with an intellectual disability. How should
Smith proceed? - ANSWER Smith should obtain identification from the person,
including information concerning parents/guardians.
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