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LEO Exam – Questions & Complete AnswersCaroll Doctrine Right Ans - refers to a principle that permits a police officer
to search an entire motor vehicle and any containers inside it if there is
probable cause to believe the vehicle contains contraband or the fruits,
instrumentality or evidence of criminal activity.
what do you need to search a car? Right Ans - probable cause
Gant v. Arizona(within reaching distance or reasonable to believe the vehicle
contains evidence of the offense of arrest.)
Thornton v. U.S.(recognized that a search of a vehicle incident to the arrest of
a recent occupant may be also justified(evidence relevant to crime)
Consent search on car Right Ans - Must differentiate between a level 1 and
2 stop.
Level 1(individual believing they are free to leave anytime)
Level 2(a consent search is based on reasonable suspicion a crime is or has
been committed)
Vehicle Inventory Right Ans - -Inventory of all property prior to vehicle
impound
-Protect owner's property from theft
-Protect officer from liability
-Inventory is not pretext for a search
-Contraband may be seized
Conducting a systematic search Right Ans - -Searching the passenger
compartment
-Searching the trunk
-Searching storage compartments
-Under floor boards, headliners/visor, under the seat
Cross walk Right Ans - Part of the roadway at an intersection included
within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of
the highway measured from the curbs or in the absence of curbs, fro the edges
of the traversable roadway.
Operator Right Ans - A person who is in actual physical control of a vehicle
,Highway Right Ans - Means the entire width between property lines of
every way or place of any nature when any part of it is open to the use of the
public as a matter of right for vehicular travel.
Divided highway Right Ans - A highway divided into two or more roadways
by an unpaved intervening space, a physical barrier or a clearly indicated
dividing section constructed to impede vehicular traffic.
Intersection Right Ans - The are embraced within the prolongation or
connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines
of the roadways two or more highways which join one another.
*DOESN'T INCLUDE THE JUNCTION OF AN ALLEY WITH A
STREET/HIGHWAY*
Motor Vehicle Right Ans - A vehicle is self propelled an every vehicle which
is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not
operated upon rails.
*DOESN'T INCLUDE VEHICLES MOVED SOLELY BY HUMAN POWER,
MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS, OR AN ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE
MOBILITY DEVICE*
Roadway Right Ans - That portion of the highway improved, designed, or
ordinarily used for vehicular travel
*DOESN'T INCLUDE SIDEWALK, BERM, OR SHOULDER, EVEN THOUGH ANY
OF THEM ARE USED BY PERSONS RIDING BICYCLES OR OTHER HUMAN-
POWERED VEHICLES*
School bus Right Ans - A motor vehicle that complies with the color and
identification requirements of the most recent edition of "Minimum Standards
for School Buses" and is used to transport school children to or from school or
school activities.
*DOESN'T INCLUDE A VEHICLE OPERATED BY A COMMON CARRIER IN
TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN TO OR FROM SCHOOL/SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES*
Pedestrian Right Ans - A person traveling on foot or in a wheelchair
Primary reasons for regulations of traffic Right Ans - -Prevention of traffic
accidents
, -Facilitate traffic flow
Ramifications for non enforcement of traffic laws Right Ans - -Increased
highway fatalities and injuries
-Increased property damage
-Poor image of police
-Impediment of traffic flow
Criminal intent for traffic regulations Right Ans - Intent doesn't have to be
proven for most traffic offenses(ex: running red light doesn't require proof of
mens rea)
Negligent homicide Right Ans - Criminal homicide constitutes negligent
homicide if the actor, acting with criminal negligence, causes the death of
another.
Safety procedure for scenarios Right Ans - No "real" weapons(guns, knives,
batons, OC, taser, live ammo)
Mandatory Safety Equipment for scenarios Right Ans - Simunition mask
Throat protection
Groin protection
L.E. role in civil disputes Right Ans - -Keep the peace
-Determine if a crime has been committed
-Provide safety to individuals & property
-Attempt to help find solutions without giving legal advice or getting involved
Civil process Right Ans - -Summons
-Writs of replevin
-Attachment and garnishment
-Temp. restraining order
-Protective order
-Notice of eviction
-Liens
-Civil bench warrant for arrest
-Custody decrees
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