MPOETC- Pennsylvania State Exam Question and Answers [100% Correct] 2024/2025 Already Passed!!
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MPOETC- Pennsylvania State Exam
Question and Answers [100% Correct]
2024/2025 Already Passed!!
Grading
The classification of the offense determines if an immediate physical arrest can occur at the
scene, if the individual is released with a summons, or if an arrest warrant needs to be o...
MPOETC- Pennsylvania State Exam
Question and Answers [100% Correct]
2024/2025 Already Passed!!
Grading
The classification of the offense determines if an immediate physical arrest can occur at the
scene, if the individual is released with a summons, or if an arrest warrant needs to be obtained prior to
arrest.
Actor
Refers to a person who may be held accountable for an omission when applicable.
Elements of an offense
Refers to the conduct or associated circumstances or consequences of conduct that:
1- are described in the definition of the prohibited conduct of the offense.
2- establish the necessary type of culpability.
3- negate any excuse or justification for that conduct.
4- negate a defense under the statute of limitations.
5- establish jurisdiction or venue.
4 Kinds of Culpability
Intentional, Knowledgeable, Reckless, and Negligent.
Tolling
A legal principle that permits the suspension or postponement of the time period specified by a
statute of limitations.
On view arrest
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, Refers to any felony, or any misdemeanors observed by an officer, depending on classification or
exceptions to arrest laws when permitted by law.
Class+Grading
The CLASS+GRADING of the offense dictates the necessary procedure for prosecution.
***The Class of Offense and Grading of Offense are critically significant.***
Summary Offense
Not categorized as a crime, but rather as an offense. Punishable by imprisonment for no more
than 90 days and a maximum fine of $300.
General Rule
A person is not deemed guilty of an offense unless their liability is founded on CONDUCT that
includes a VOLUNTARY ACT or the FAILURE to perform an act that they are physically capable of
executing.
General Requirements of Culpability
An individual can only be guilty of a crime if, as mandated by law, they engage in an act:
1- Intentionally
2- Knowingly
3- Recklessly
4- Negligently
M'Naghten's Rule
A criterion that determines whether a defendant's plea of criminal insanity is acknowledged. A
test for establishing criminal insanity.
Deadly Force
Potentially capable of causing death or serious bodily injury.
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