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LATEST MPTC STUDY GUIDE EXAM LATEST UPDATE
2024\2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
| GRADED A+
___ legal standard needed by police to conduct non-evidentiary search of persons
outer clothing for weapons only - Ans: Reasonable Suspicion
Which answer below about Miranda warning is correct - Ans: Must be read aloud
To charge anyone with operating MV violation you must prove operation. Which
answer below proves operation - Ans: All of the above
Which answer below is true about consent searches - Ans: Go ahead and look
quickly is giving informed consent
___ is facts and circumstances to convince a reasonable person that a crime as been
committed and the individual committed the crime - Ans: Probable Cause
Inspection Stickers. Failed for 3 defective tires would be equipment violation -
Ans: Red rejection sticker
Car failed for emissions. How many days to fix - Ans: 60
What statement below is true about seatbelts is true - Ans: Can give citation to
passenger 16+?
Which of the following about waiving Miranda is true - Ans: Demonstrate
understanding.
Police must maintain meticulous chain of custody to ensure that any evidence
seized is ___ - Ans: Reliable.
Police must have a good reason to do show up. What is not a factor required by the
courts - Ans: Probable Cause.
A delinquent child is between ___ years old and violates town ordinance - Ans: 14-
18 years old
Which answer below is a public way - Ans: Road with asphalt and painted lines.
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Police can conduct protective sweep to conduct cursory check for what - Ans:
People only.
While working security at a football game, you stand at the gates to prevent
contraband. You see teenager carrying backpack and tries to sneak through. You
touch his shoulder to stop and talk to him. What best describes the interaction
when you stop the individual - Ans: Seizure.
What shows an unclear invocation of rights for an attorney - Ans: Do I need an
attorney now?
Juvenile continues to disobey his parents. Under comm juvenile law, what best
describes his behavior - Ans: Stubborn Child
Warrantless arrest for a drug crime. When must you present evidence to judiciary
official - Ans:
Which question below is not asked by courts after admission - Ans: Did they tell
them they were a suspect?
16-year-old juvenile arrested for armed robbery. How long can you hold them -
Ans: Not more than 6 hours.
Individual recently moved within ma. Must notify the RMV within how many days
- Ans: 30 days
Because children are less likely to understand Miranda, interested adult must be
present. What is true of them - Ans: Must be provided genuine opportunity to
consult in private.
What statement about frisk is correct - Ans: Be able to articulate why you think
they may be armed.
Driver is under 21, BAC of ___ carries presumption of intoxication - Ans: .02
Man was arrested last week for assaulting a PO, you think he may have another
warrant. He runs and you chase him and stop him. What legal justification is
present - Ans: No legal justification.
LATEST MPTC STUDY GUIDE EXAM LATEST UPDATE
2024\2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
| GRADED A+
___ legal standard needed by police to conduct non-evidentiary search of persons
outer clothing for weapons only - Ans: Reasonable Suspicion
Which answer below about Miranda warning is correct - Ans: Must be read aloud
To charge anyone with operating MV violation you must prove operation. Which
answer below proves operation - Ans: All of the above
Which answer below is true about consent searches - Ans: Go ahead and look
quickly is giving informed consent
___ is facts and circumstances to convince a reasonable person that a crime as been
committed and the individual committed the crime - Ans: Probable Cause
Inspection Stickers. Failed for 3 defective tires would be equipment violation -
Ans: Red rejection sticker
Car failed for emissions. How many days to fix - Ans: 60
What statement below is true about seatbelts is true - Ans: Can give citation to
passenger 16+?
Which of the following about waiving Miranda is true - Ans: Demonstrate
understanding.
Police must maintain meticulous chain of custody to ensure that any evidence
seized is ___ - Ans: Reliable.
Police must have a good reason to do show up. What is not a factor required by the
courts - Ans: Probable Cause.
A delinquent child is between ___ years old and violates town ordinance - Ans: 14-
18 years old
Which answer below is a public way - Ans: Road with asphalt and painted lines.
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Police can conduct protective sweep to conduct cursory check for what - Ans:
People only.
While working security at a football game, you stand at the gates to prevent
contraband. You see teenager carrying backpack and tries to sneak through. You
touch his shoulder to stop and talk to him. What best describes the interaction
when you stop the individual - Ans: Seizure.
What shows an unclear invocation of rights for an attorney - Ans: Do I need an
attorney now?
Juvenile continues to disobey his parents. Under comm juvenile law, what best
describes his behavior - Ans: Stubborn Child
Warrantless arrest for a drug crime. When must you present evidence to judiciary
official - Ans:
Which question below is not asked by courts after admission - Ans: Did they tell
them they were a suspect?
16-year-old juvenile arrested for armed robbery. How long can you hold them -
Ans: Not more than 6 hours.
Individual recently moved within ma. Must notify the RMV within how many days
- Ans: 30 days
Because children are less likely to understand Miranda, interested adult must be
present. What is true of them - Ans: Must be provided genuine opportunity to
consult in private.
What statement about frisk is correct - Ans: Be able to articulate why you think
they may be armed.
Driver is under 21, BAC of ___ carries presumption of intoxication - Ans: .02
Man was arrested last week for assaulting a PO, you think he may have another
warrant. He runs and you chase him and stop him. What legal justification is
present - Ans: No legal justification.
