RBC 1 (examples) Exam Questions and Verified Answers/Accurate Solutions| New Update
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A man went to the home of his estranged wife to discuss a problem they were having over their
property settlement. An argument broke out and the man slapped his wife and then told her he
would come back and "really beat you up" if she reported the incident to the local law
enforcement.
What crime, if any, was committed? Intimidating Witnesses or Victims - Felony
At a trial for embezzlement, Bill testified against the
defendant, his former business partner. Two days later, while the jury was deliberating, Bill
received a letter from the defendant stating "you'll be sorry for what you did." The letter also
stated that the business they had formerly owned together would be "torched."
What crime, if any, was committed? Threats of Retaliation - Felony
An officer arrived at the home of a woman who had reported a prowler. The officer found a
man in the backyard of the home but the man claimed that he lived there. The woman
identified the man as her former business partner and showed the officer a valid Temporary
Restraining Order which forbade the man from coming within 100 feet of the woman. Upon
questioning, the man admitted that he had been properly served with the order one week prior
to the incident.
What crime, if any, should the officer charge him with? Violating a Court Order - Misd
A man was being arrested for stealing a bicycle that had been locked up in front of a
convenience store. While being handcuffed, he broke free from the peace officer's grip and ran
away. The officer eventually subdued the man.
Along with the original crime, the man committed what crime? Resisting a peace officer -
misd
,and
Attempting to escape, or escaping from the custody - Misd
During a trial, the judge decided to adjourn the court proceeding for a lunch break. The judge
ordered the officer witness who had been testifying to return after lunch for examination by
the defense attorney. The officer witness failed to return.
Did the officer commit a crime? Yes = Violating a Court Order - Misd
A man was distraught by what he felt were false charges brought against his son. He contacted
the assistant district attorney in charge of the case and threatened to harm the attorney's son if
the charges were not dropped. The attorney was not influenced by the threat.
What crime, if any, was committed? attempting to deter an executive officer from the
performance of his duties - Felony
(Obstructing or resisting an Executive Officer)
A college mathematics instructor found a note on his windshield stating that he would be sorry
if he didn't give a passing grade to a particular athlete on the school's football team. Although
the instructor ignored the first note, he took the second note seriously when he found it taped
to a broken window of his home. An officer questioned the athlete mentioned in the notes and
the athlete admitted that he had written the notes himself.
Along with the crime involving the destruction of property, was another crime committed?
Yes = threatening public officers, employees, or school officials. - Felony
Two officers detained a man to question him regarding an assault. As one of the officers turned
to talk to his partner, the man reached for the officer's firearm and was able to pull it from the
, officer's holster before the officer could take action. The officer's partner grabbed the man's
hand and gained control before the man could use the firearm against the officers.
what crime was committed? taking an officer's firearm - Felony
During a struggle to subdue a suspect, an officer's firearm fell from the officer's holster. The
suspect kicked the firearm away from the officer and then attempted to pick it up. Another
officer was able to intercede and prevent the suspect from reaching the firearm.
What crime did the suspect commit? attempting to remove a firearm from an officer -
Felony
A peace officer attempted to use pepper spray to subdue a belligerent suspect. In the course of
the officer's actions, the suspect grabbed the can of pepper spray from the officer's hand. The
officer was able to physically subdue the suspect before he could use the spray on him. By
taking the officer's chemical weapon, the suspect was guilty of the crime of removing or taking
any weapon other than a firearm from an officer.
True or False? True - Felony
Two officers arrest three men for assault. One of the officers handcuffed the first man and
placed him in the patrol vehicle. While that officer rejoined her partner to deal with the
remaining prisoners, the first man kicked out the window of the patrol car, climbed out, and
ran.
What crime did the suspect commit? Escape from the custody of a peace officer - Misd
Two officers went to the apartment of a suspect to arrest her for possession of a controlled
substance for sale. When the suspect opened the door, one of the officers produced a valid
arrest warrant and placed the suspect under arrest. After the officer had handcuffed the
suspect, the suspect shoved the officer down a flight of stairs and fled. The other officer chased
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A man went to the home of his estranged wife to discuss a problem they were having over their
property settlement. An argument broke out and the man slapped his wife and then told her he
would come back and "really beat you up" if she reported the incident to the local law
enforcement.
What crime, if any, was committed? Intimidating Witnesses or Victims - Felony
At a trial for embezzlement, Bill testified against the
defendant, his former business partner. Two days later, while the jury was deliberating, Bill
received a letter from the defendant stating "you'll be sorry for what you did." The letter also
stated that the business they had formerly owned together would be "torched."
What crime, if any, was committed? Threats of Retaliation - Felony
An officer arrived at the home of a woman who had reported a prowler. The officer found a
man in the backyard of the home but the man claimed that he lived there. The woman
identified the man as her former business partner and showed the officer a valid Temporary
Restraining Order which forbade the man from coming within 100 feet of the woman. Upon
questioning, the man admitted that he had been properly served with the order one week prior
to the incident.
What crime, if any, should the officer charge him with? Violating a Court Order - Misd
A man was being arrested for stealing a bicycle that had been locked up in front of a
convenience store. While being handcuffed, he broke free from the peace officer's grip and ran
away. The officer eventually subdued the man.
Along with the original crime, the man committed what crime? Resisting a peace officer -
misd
,and
Attempting to escape, or escaping from the custody - Misd
During a trial, the judge decided to adjourn the court proceeding for a lunch break. The judge
ordered the officer witness who had been testifying to return after lunch for examination by
the defense attorney. The officer witness failed to return.
Did the officer commit a crime? Yes = Violating a Court Order - Misd
A man was distraught by what he felt were false charges brought against his son. He contacted
the assistant district attorney in charge of the case and threatened to harm the attorney's son if
the charges were not dropped. The attorney was not influenced by the threat.
What crime, if any, was committed? attempting to deter an executive officer from the
performance of his duties - Felony
(Obstructing or resisting an Executive Officer)
A college mathematics instructor found a note on his windshield stating that he would be sorry
if he didn't give a passing grade to a particular athlete on the school's football team. Although
the instructor ignored the first note, he took the second note seriously when he found it taped
to a broken window of his home. An officer questioned the athlete mentioned in the notes and
the athlete admitted that he had written the notes himself.
Along with the crime involving the destruction of property, was another crime committed?
Yes = threatening public officers, employees, or school officials. - Felony
Two officers detained a man to question him regarding an assault. As one of the officers turned
to talk to his partner, the man reached for the officer's firearm and was able to pull it from the
, officer's holster before the officer could take action. The officer's partner grabbed the man's
hand and gained control before the man could use the firearm against the officers.
what crime was committed? taking an officer's firearm - Felony
During a struggle to subdue a suspect, an officer's firearm fell from the officer's holster. The
suspect kicked the firearm away from the officer and then attempted to pick it up. Another
officer was able to intercede and prevent the suspect from reaching the firearm.
What crime did the suspect commit? attempting to remove a firearm from an officer -
Felony
A peace officer attempted to use pepper spray to subdue a belligerent suspect. In the course of
the officer's actions, the suspect grabbed the can of pepper spray from the officer's hand. The
officer was able to physically subdue the suspect before he could use the spray on him. By
taking the officer's chemical weapon, the suspect was guilty of the crime of removing or taking
any weapon other than a firearm from an officer.
True or False? True - Felony
Two officers arrest three men for assault. One of the officers handcuffed the first man and
placed him in the patrol vehicle. While that officer rejoined her partner to deal with the
remaining prisoners, the first man kicked out the window of the patrol car, climbed out, and
ran.
What crime did the suspect commit? Escape from the custody of a peace officer - Misd
Two officers went to the apartment of a suspect to arrest her for possession of a controlled
substance for sale. When the suspect opened the door, one of the officers produced a valid
arrest warrant and placed the suspect under arrest. After the officer had handcuffed the
suspect, the suspect shoved the officer down a flight of stairs and fled. The other officer chased
