NYPD 1st Trimester Study Guide Exam Questions and Answers

NYPD 1st Trimester Study Guide Exam Questions and Answers Offense - Answer-Not all are crimes. Any conduct for which a jail sentence or fine may be imposed What are crimes - Answer-Felony and misdemeanor Felony - Answer-Crime punishable by a sentence minimum of a year in a state prison Misdemeanor - Answer-Crime punishable by a sentence of 16 days up to a year in a city or county jail What are petty offense - Answer-Violations and traffic infractions Violation - Answer-- punishable up to 15 days or a fine - has to be observed Ex: urination in public, open container Traffic infraction - Answer-Usually requires a fine to be paid Executive branch - Answer-Enforces the law (Police agencies included) Judicial branch - Answer-Interprets the law Legislative branch - Answer-Makes the law 5th amend - Answer-o Right to a Grand Jury- determines whether a person should be charged with a felony. Confidential and closed to the public. o Eminent Domain- the government may acquire private property for government use, but must pay the owner the fair market value of the property. o Double Jeopardy- cannot try someone in the same court on the same charge o Due Process- government cannot deprive an individual's life, liberty, or property without proper legal proceedings. o Self-incrimination- defendant does not have to testify at their own trial and does not have to answer any questions that may incriminate themselves. 1 amendment - Answer-freedom of religion (separation of church and state), assembly, speech, petition, press. o None of these freedoms are absolute- balanced with the rights of society as a whole.