CLEET Cert Test Review Questions &
Answers(RATED A+)
A crime may be defined as... - ANSWERA public offense, forbidden, which the government sanctions.
A suspect may invoke his/her right to counsel or right to remain silent when? - ANSWERAt any time
during the investigation.
A self incriminatory statement by a subject, falling short of a complete acknowledgement of guilt is
known as what? - ANSWERAdmission
Ted broke into Sally's at 0730 while Sally was sleeping. While in the apartment, Ted intentionally set
Sally's bed on fire. What crime did Ted commit? - ANSWER1st Degree Arson
Cases where the court of criminal appeals has interpreted statutory law in very specific cases are
called what? - ANSWERCase Law
An arrest warrant issued out of the district court charging a misdemeanor... - ANSWERCan be served
according to what the warrant states.
Malice afore-thought as used in murder in the first degree may be defined as what? -
ANSWERDeliberate intent
Normally, if you make an arrest outside your jurisdiction, you must... - ANSWERMake the arrest as a
private citizen
False arrest & false imprisonment cases are what? - ANSWERCriminal and Civil
What are the 2 main types of municipal courts in Oklahoma? - ANSWERCourt of record & Court of
non record
A writ is... - ANSWERAn order of the court
,Mary (13 y/o), gives her consent to have sexual intercourse with Sam (22 y/o). If Sam has intercourse
with Mary, what crime has been committed? - ANSWER1st Degree Rape
Burden of proof in a civil case is... - ANSWERPreponderance of the evidence
What amendment gives a citizen to right to not self incriminate? - ANSWERThe 5th Amendment
The elements of civil battery are... - ANSWERIntentional, non-consensual, physical contact & another
Person.
The rights to an attorney during a police interrogation or when defendants are in custodial situations
are defined in what Case Law? - ANSWERMiranda v. Arizona
Generally, a police officer may arrest for a misdemeanor? - ANSWERCommitted or attempted in his
presence
Improper service, improper venue, lack of jurisdiction, and statute of limitations are examples of... -
ANSWERTechnical defenses of a constitutional tort
Reasonable grounds such as would warrant a prudent person to believe certain facts are true is
what? - ANSWERProbable Cause
Failure to exercise the necessary degree of care where a reasonable person would use under a given
set of circumstances is what? - ANSWERNegligence
The legal steps necessary to provide a violation of a criminal statute is known as... -
ANSWERElements of a crime
Homicide is justifiable when? - ANSWERWhen defending against deadly force
A good rule concerning the use of force by a LEO is what? - ANSWERUse force when it is necessary
and then use only reasonable force.
, Under conditions specified in 21 O.S. 540B, a person commits a felony by running a roadblock. Under
these conditions, what may an officer do? - ANSWERUse deadly force if the person poses a threat of
deadly force to the officer or another person.
Sam is in his house sitting on the couch in the living room when you tell him that he is under arrest.
Where/What can you search? - ANSWERSam and the Couch
You have reason to search a motel room rented by an individual for a period of 5 days. It is currently
day 2 of the rental facility. The individual is not available to give consent. What must you do? -
ANSWERSeek a search warrant
An affidavit must describe the person or place to be searched... - ANSWERSo precisely that it
excludes all other persons or places
A search warrant must be executed and returned to the issuing magistrate within what? - ANSWER10
days
You are unable to appear to the magistrate to personally give a testimony & present your affidavit to
the court to receive a search warrant. The statutes allow? - ANSWERThe magistrate to authorize you
to sign their name.
You are compelled to search a certain apartment which is known to be rented by Sam. You realize
that you do not have enough PC to get a warrant. You decide to seek permission to search. The
person who can give consent is who? - ANSWERThe lessee
The Carroll Doctrine is a rule permitting searches of cars, boats, or aircraft without a search warrant,
if what 3 conditions are present? - ANSWEREvidence is mobile/have PC/ No time for warrant
Mere suspicion or hunch allows the officer to? - ANSWERStart an investigation
Hearsay is? - ANSWERSecond hand information
Direct evidence - ANSWERRequires no interference to be drawn in order to reach a conclusion
For evidence to be admissible it must be? - ANSWERFactual & Material
Answers(RATED A+)
A crime may be defined as... - ANSWERA public offense, forbidden, which the government sanctions.
A suspect may invoke his/her right to counsel or right to remain silent when? - ANSWERAt any time
during the investigation.
A self incriminatory statement by a subject, falling short of a complete acknowledgement of guilt is
known as what? - ANSWERAdmission
Ted broke into Sally's at 0730 while Sally was sleeping. While in the apartment, Ted intentionally set
Sally's bed on fire. What crime did Ted commit? - ANSWER1st Degree Arson
Cases where the court of criminal appeals has interpreted statutory law in very specific cases are
called what? - ANSWERCase Law
An arrest warrant issued out of the district court charging a misdemeanor... - ANSWERCan be served
according to what the warrant states.
Malice afore-thought as used in murder in the first degree may be defined as what? -
ANSWERDeliberate intent
Normally, if you make an arrest outside your jurisdiction, you must... - ANSWERMake the arrest as a
private citizen
False arrest & false imprisonment cases are what? - ANSWERCriminal and Civil
What are the 2 main types of municipal courts in Oklahoma? - ANSWERCourt of record & Court of
non record
A writ is... - ANSWERAn order of the court
,Mary (13 y/o), gives her consent to have sexual intercourse with Sam (22 y/o). If Sam has intercourse
with Mary, what crime has been committed? - ANSWER1st Degree Rape
Burden of proof in a civil case is... - ANSWERPreponderance of the evidence
What amendment gives a citizen to right to not self incriminate? - ANSWERThe 5th Amendment
The elements of civil battery are... - ANSWERIntentional, non-consensual, physical contact & another
Person.
The rights to an attorney during a police interrogation or when defendants are in custodial situations
are defined in what Case Law? - ANSWERMiranda v. Arizona
Generally, a police officer may arrest for a misdemeanor? - ANSWERCommitted or attempted in his
presence
Improper service, improper venue, lack of jurisdiction, and statute of limitations are examples of... -
ANSWERTechnical defenses of a constitutional tort
Reasonable grounds such as would warrant a prudent person to believe certain facts are true is
what? - ANSWERProbable Cause
Failure to exercise the necessary degree of care where a reasonable person would use under a given
set of circumstances is what? - ANSWERNegligence
The legal steps necessary to provide a violation of a criminal statute is known as... -
ANSWERElements of a crime
Homicide is justifiable when? - ANSWERWhen defending against deadly force
A good rule concerning the use of force by a LEO is what? - ANSWERUse force when it is necessary
and then use only reasonable force.
, Under conditions specified in 21 O.S. 540B, a person commits a felony by running a roadblock. Under
these conditions, what may an officer do? - ANSWERUse deadly force if the person poses a threat of
deadly force to the officer or another person.
Sam is in his house sitting on the couch in the living room when you tell him that he is under arrest.
Where/What can you search? - ANSWERSam and the Couch
You have reason to search a motel room rented by an individual for a period of 5 days. It is currently
day 2 of the rental facility. The individual is not available to give consent. What must you do? -
ANSWERSeek a search warrant
An affidavit must describe the person or place to be searched... - ANSWERSo precisely that it
excludes all other persons or places
A search warrant must be executed and returned to the issuing magistrate within what? - ANSWER10
days
You are unable to appear to the magistrate to personally give a testimony & present your affidavit to
the court to receive a search warrant. The statutes allow? - ANSWERThe magistrate to authorize you
to sign their name.
You are compelled to search a certain apartment which is known to be rented by Sam. You realize
that you do not have enough PC to get a warrant. You decide to seek permission to search. The
person who can give consent is who? - ANSWERThe lessee
The Carroll Doctrine is a rule permitting searches of cars, boats, or aircraft without a search warrant,
if what 3 conditions are present? - ANSWEREvidence is mobile/have PC/ No time for warrant
Mere suspicion or hunch allows the officer to? - ANSWERStart an investigation
Hearsay is? - ANSWERSecond hand information
Direct evidence - ANSWERRequires no interference to be drawn in order to reach a conclusion
For evidence to be admissible it must be? - ANSWERFactual & Material
