GPSTC EXAM 1 GA CRIMINAL LAW EXAM
STUDY GUIDE FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED PRACTICE
SOLUTION
⩥ A victim must fully cooperate with law enforcement and
complete an application within how long?.
Answer: within 1 year of the incident
⩥ Compensation is allowed for 5 categories of loss as long as
not covered by any other source
(ex: insurance).
Answer: 1. medical
2. counseling expenses
3. funeral expenses
4. economic support (financial hardship)
5. crime scene sanitation
⩥ what is the monetary cap on all claims for compensation for
victims?.
Answer: $25,000
,⩥ what is another limitation to the crime victim compensation
act?.
Answer: An individual may make claims under this act (2 per
year)
⩥ Victims must apply by written application to who?.
Answer: Georgia Criminal Coordinating Council
⩥ Crime Victims' Bill of rights.
Answer: notifications that must be made to the victim- accused's
been arrest, release from custody (whether on bond or other
means), any judicial proceeding at which release of the accused
may be considered, and separation of the victim from the
accused or the accused's family and friends during any court
proceedings, file written objection to any parole proceeding
Also allows judges to restrict the release of the victim's address,
telephone number or place of employment to the defendant
-can request compensation from state to cover certain loses as
result of being victim of crime
⩥ reasons victims do not report crimes to law enforcement
officers.
,Answer: fear of retaliation and believing that the police could
not or would not do anything about the crime
⩥ victims of human trafficking may also be able to receive
compensation from?.
Answer: federal government
⩥ arresting law enforcement agency.
Answer: any law enforcement agency, other that the
investigating agency, which arrests the accused
⩥ crime.
Answer: act committed which constitutes any violation of GA
laws in code book under many chapters and titles
⩥ victim.
Answer: (a) a person against whom a crime has been perpetrated
or has allegedly been perpetrated or
(b) in the event of death of crime victim the following are in
custody for an offense or the defendant: spouse, an adult child, a
parent, a sibling, a grandparent in this order if others do not
apply
, (c) parent, guardian, or custodian of a crime victim who is a
minor or legally incapacitated
⩥ Can a person be designate to act on behalf of the victim
during periods of physical disability?.
Answer: yes
⩥ Any notification however must be made to who?.
Answer: only to the actual victim
⩥ Can a temporary restraining order be issued without notice to
the accused?.
Answer: yes
⩥ how long do temporary restraining orders last?.
Answer: no later then 10 days from issuance
* court may extend time if have good cause or as agreed upon
by the adverse party
⩥ what happens when a temporary restraining order is issued
without notice?.
STUDY GUIDE FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED PRACTICE
SOLUTION
⩥ A victim must fully cooperate with law enforcement and
complete an application within how long?.
Answer: within 1 year of the incident
⩥ Compensation is allowed for 5 categories of loss as long as
not covered by any other source
(ex: insurance).
Answer: 1. medical
2. counseling expenses
3. funeral expenses
4. economic support (financial hardship)
5. crime scene sanitation
⩥ what is the monetary cap on all claims for compensation for
victims?.
Answer: $25,000
,⩥ what is another limitation to the crime victim compensation
act?.
Answer: An individual may make claims under this act (2 per
year)
⩥ Victims must apply by written application to who?.
Answer: Georgia Criminal Coordinating Council
⩥ Crime Victims' Bill of rights.
Answer: notifications that must be made to the victim- accused's
been arrest, release from custody (whether on bond or other
means), any judicial proceeding at which release of the accused
may be considered, and separation of the victim from the
accused or the accused's family and friends during any court
proceedings, file written objection to any parole proceeding
Also allows judges to restrict the release of the victim's address,
telephone number or place of employment to the defendant
-can request compensation from state to cover certain loses as
result of being victim of crime
⩥ reasons victims do not report crimes to law enforcement
officers.
,Answer: fear of retaliation and believing that the police could
not or would not do anything about the crime
⩥ victims of human trafficking may also be able to receive
compensation from?.
Answer: federal government
⩥ arresting law enforcement agency.
Answer: any law enforcement agency, other that the
investigating agency, which arrests the accused
⩥ crime.
Answer: act committed which constitutes any violation of GA
laws in code book under many chapters and titles
⩥ victim.
Answer: (a) a person against whom a crime has been perpetrated
or has allegedly been perpetrated or
(b) in the event of death of crime victim the following are in
custody for an offense or the defendant: spouse, an adult child, a
parent, a sibling, a grandparent in this order if others do not
apply
, (c) parent, guardian, or custodian of a crime victim who is a
minor or legally incapacitated
⩥ Can a person be designate to act on behalf of the victim
during periods of physical disability?.
Answer: yes
⩥ Any notification however must be made to who?.
Answer: only to the actual victim
⩥ Can a temporary restraining order be issued without notice to
the accused?.
Answer: yes
⩥ how long do temporary restraining orders last?.
Answer: no later then 10 days from issuance
* court may extend time if have good cause or as agreed upon
by the adverse party
⩥ what happens when a temporary restraining order is issued
without notice?.
