ALETA WEEK 1 TEST PREP QUESTIONS
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Plain View Doctrine - ANSW//The legal principle that objects in plain view of a law enforcement agent who
has the right to be in a position to have that view may be seized without a warrant and introduced as
evidence.
Curtilage - ANSW//An area so closely associated with the home that it is given the same expectation of
privacy with the home.
Rule 11.1 - ANSW//A search of a dwelling (building or other structure where one may live)
Misdemeanor - ANSW//(n.) A crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or
misconduct punishable by less than a year in jail & a fine not to exceed $2500.00.
Felony - ANSW//A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor,
and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
How many different classes of felonies are there? - ANSW//5. Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class Y
What is the definition of mens rea? - ANSW//The intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes
part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused.
What are the 4 culpable mental states? - ANSW//Intentional, Knowing, Reckless, Criminal Negligence
What are the 4 parties to a crime? - ANSW//Principal in the first degree
Principal in the second degree
Accessory before the fact
Accessory after the fact
, What is reasonable suspicion? - ANSW//A suspicion based on facts or circumstances which of themselves
DO NOT give rise to the probable cause requisite to justify a lawful arrest, but give rise to more than a
bare suspicion.
What is Rule 3.1? - ANSW//The stopping & detention of a person: No more than 15 minutes.
What is Rule 3.3? - ANSW//Use of force: May use nondeadly force to stop or detain.
What are the Miranda Rights? - ANSW//"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will
be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney,
one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in
mind, do you wish to speak to me?"
What is a search warrant? - ANSW//An order from a judge giving law enforcement permission to search
and seize items that prove a crime was committed.
How many seats are in the House of Representatives? - ANSW//435 (4 seats for the State of Arkansas)
How many U.S. Senators are there? - ANSW//100
What does the legislative branch do? - ANSW//Makes laws/Writes the laws
What does the executive branch of government do? - ANSW//Carries out the laws
What does the judicial branch do? - ANSW//Interprets the laws
What does the city council do? - ANSW//The city council sets policies, approves budgets, determines tax
rates, and passes ordinances and resolutions to govern the city.
What does non-partisan mean? - ANSW//Describes elections held without regard for political parties
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024
Plain View Doctrine - ANSW//The legal principle that objects in plain view of a law enforcement agent who
has the right to be in a position to have that view may be seized without a warrant and introduced as
evidence.
Curtilage - ANSW//An area so closely associated with the home that it is given the same expectation of
privacy with the home.
Rule 11.1 - ANSW//A search of a dwelling (building or other structure where one may live)
Misdemeanor - ANSW//(n.) A crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or
misconduct punishable by less than a year in jail & a fine not to exceed $2500.00.
Felony - ANSW//A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor,
and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
How many different classes of felonies are there? - ANSW//5. Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class Y
What is the definition of mens rea? - ANSW//The intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes
part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused.
What are the 4 culpable mental states? - ANSW//Intentional, Knowing, Reckless, Criminal Negligence
What are the 4 parties to a crime? - ANSW//Principal in the first degree
Principal in the second degree
Accessory before the fact
Accessory after the fact
, What is reasonable suspicion? - ANSW//A suspicion based on facts or circumstances which of themselves
DO NOT give rise to the probable cause requisite to justify a lawful arrest, but give rise to more than a
bare suspicion.
What is Rule 3.1? - ANSW//The stopping & detention of a person: No more than 15 minutes.
What is Rule 3.3? - ANSW//Use of force: May use nondeadly force to stop or detain.
What are the Miranda Rights? - ANSW//"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will
be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney,
one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in
mind, do you wish to speak to me?"
What is a search warrant? - ANSW//An order from a judge giving law enforcement permission to search
and seize items that prove a crime was committed.
How many seats are in the House of Representatives? - ANSW//435 (4 seats for the State of Arkansas)
How many U.S. Senators are there? - ANSW//100
What does the legislative branch do? - ANSW//Makes laws/Writes the laws
What does the executive branch of government do? - ANSW//Carries out the laws
What does the judicial branch do? - ANSW//Interprets the laws
What does the city council do? - ANSW//The city council sets policies, approves budgets, determines tax
rates, and passes ordinances and resolutions to govern the city.
What does non-partisan mean? - ANSW//Describes elections held without regard for political parties
