NYPD 2nd Trimester Law Exam | 2025/2026 | 70 Practice Questions with Correct Answers | 4th Amendment, Search Exceptions, Arrest Warrants

This document is a thorough exam prep guide for the NYPD 2nd Trimester Law Exam for the 2025/2026 academic year. It contains 70 scenario-based and legally grounded practice questions with verified correct answers, focused on the legal knowledge and procedural judgment required of New York Police Department recruits. Topics covered include Fourth Amendment protections (CHAP: Curtilage, Home, Automobile, Person), the SPACESHIP doctrine (warrant exceptions such as Search Incident, Plain View, Consent, Emergency, Inventory, etc.), elements of a criminal offense (WARM C), search and seizure protocols, types of warrants, deadly weapons and instruments, juvenile criminal liability, statutes of limitations, and consent rules for searches. Key scenarios covered help cadets understand: When a warrant is required How to legally perform a vehicle or container search Age thresholds for criminal liability and consent Who may give lawful consent to search shared residences Proper handling of inventory searches and arrest procedures This document is highly relevant for: NYPD trainees in second-trimester law modules Police academy recruits across New York State Criminal justice majors and pre-law students Law enforcement instructors preparing mock exams Civil service exam candidates preparing for entry into police departments Each answer is crafted to reflect current legal interpretations and procedural norms, providing clarity and legal reasoning expected on NYPD assessments and real-world applications. Keywords: NYPD exam 2025, Fourth Amendment rights, search warrant exceptions, SPACESHIP acronym, police legal training, criminal law elements, NYPD arrest warrant rules, inventory search policy, deadly weapon classification, NYPD statutes of limitation, juvenile criminal liability, police exam Q&A