LEO Entrance Exam with correct
answers
Spousal Communications- Law of Evidence - ANSWER-Can not testify against your spouse about
any comunication that was in private. Can not be a witness
What is the definition of Beer - ANSWER-4% of alcohol by volume and 3.2% by weight
What is the legal definition of an animal - ANSWER-Any live nonhuman vertebre creature
including fowl
Beastiality defined - ANSWER-any sexual activity with an animal with the intent of sexual
gratification of the actor.
A person is guilty of cruelty to animals if: - ANSWER-Tortures, poisons or kills an animal without
having the legal priviledge to do so.
What is the legal definiton of a prisoner? - ANSWER-Any person who is in custody of a peace
officer
What is the definition of Bigamy - ANSWER-When a person knowingly has a husband or wife
and purports to marry another person or cohabits with another person.
What is Criminal Non Support - ANSWER-A person commits this if having a spouse, child or
children under the age of 18 knowingly fails to provide for the support of the spouse and
children leaving them:
in needy circumstances or would be in needy circumstances if support wasnt recieved from
other sources.
, How long is the Statute of limitations on Infractions - ANSWER-1 Year
A 20 yr old who has consensual sex with a 15 yr old can be charged with what charge? -
ANSWER-Unlawful sexual activity with a minor
After you arrest someone can you search the area in which they were detained in? - ANSWER-
Yes, The person and the area can be searched
What is the standard of proof in a CRIMINAL trial - ANSWER-Beyond Reasonable Doubt
What is the standard of proof in a CIVIL trial - ANSWER-Preponderance of Evidence 51% or
better that it is true
Is there jail time and fines required for A,Band C Misdemeanors as well as Infractions? -
ANSWER-NO, Infractions are fines only
A kids is at his friends house and sees his friends Ipod on the desk. When his friend leaves the
room he takes it. What crime did he commit? - ANSWER-Theft- A person commits theft if he
obtains unauthorized control over the property of another with a purpose to deprive him
thereof.
Is discarded trash in the can but still on the porch considered abandoned property? - ANSWER-
No- It must be on the sidewalk away from the property to be abandoned.
An Officer can cite and release someone on Band C misdemeanors only - ANSWER-True
In a Juvenile case, what does Adjudication mean? - ANSWER-A finding by the court,
incorporated in a decree, that the facts alleged in the petition have been proved.
answers
Spousal Communications- Law of Evidence - ANSWER-Can not testify against your spouse about
any comunication that was in private. Can not be a witness
What is the definition of Beer - ANSWER-4% of alcohol by volume and 3.2% by weight
What is the legal definition of an animal - ANSWER-Any live nonhuman vertebre creature
including fowl
Beastiality defined - ANSWER-any sexual activity with an animal with the intent of sexual
gratification of the actor.
A person is guilty of cruelty to animals if: - ANSWER-Tortures, poisons or kills an animal without
having the legal priviledge to do so.
What is the legal definiton of a prisoner? - ANSWER-Any person who is in custody of a peace
officer
What is the definition of Bigamy - ANSWER-When a person knowingly has a husband or wife
and purports to marry another person or cohabits with another person.
What is Criminal Non Support - ANSWER-A person commits this if having a spouse, child or
children under the age of 18 knowingly fails to provide for the support of the spouse and
children leaving them:
in needy circumstances or would be in needy circumstances if support wasnt recieved from
other sources.
, How long is the Statute of limitations on Infractions - ANSWER-1 Year
A 20 yr old who has consensual sex with a 15 yr old can be charged with what charge? -
ANSWER-Unlawful sexual activity with a minor
After you arrest someone can you search the area in which they were detained in? - ANSWER-
Yes, The person and the area can be searched
What is the standard of proof in a CRIMINAL trial - ANSWER-Beyond Reasonable Doubt
What is the standard of proof in a CIVIL trial - ANSWER-Preponderance of Evidence 51% or
better that it is true
Is there jail time and fines required for A,Band C Misdemeanors as well as Infractions? -
ANSWER-NO, Infractions are fines only
A kids is at his friends house and sees his friends Ipod on the desk. When his friend leaves the
room he takes it. What crime did he commit? - ANSWER-Theft- A person commits theft if he
obtains unauthorized control over the property of another with a purpose to deprive him
thereof.
Is discarded trash in the can but still on the porch considered abandoned property? - ANSWER-
No- It must be on the sidewalk away from the property to be abandoned.
An Officer can cite and release someone on Band C misdemeanors only - ANSWER-True
In a Juvenile case, what does Adjudication mean? - ANSWER-A finding by the court,
incorporated in a decree, that the facts alleged in the petition have been proved.
