LEO Entrance Exam Study guide
What is the definition of Beer - CORRECT ANSWER-4% of alcohol by volume and 3.2%
by weight
What is the legal definition of an animal - CORRECT ANSWER-Any live nonhuman
vertebre creature including fowl
Beastiality defined - CORRECT ANSWER-any sexual activity with an animal with the
intent of sexual gratification of the actor.
A person is guilty of cruelty to animals if: - CORRECT ANSWER-Tortures, poisons or
kills an animal without having the legal priviledge to do so.
How long is the Statute of limitations on Infractions - CORRECT ANSWER-1 Year
A 20 yr old who has consensual sex with a 15 yr old can be charged with what charge?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Unlawful sexual activity with a minor
After you arrest someone can you search the area in which they were detained in? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, The person and the area can be searched
What is the standard of proof in a CRIMINAL trial - CORRECT ANSWER-Beyond
Reasonable Doubt
What is the standard of proof in a CIVIL trial - CORRECT ANSWER-Preponderance of
Evidence 51% or better that it is true
Is there jail time and fines required for A,Band C Misdemeanors as well as Infractions? -
CORRECT ANSWER-NO, Infractions are fines only
What is the legal definiton of a prisoner? - CORRECT ANSWER-Any person who is in
custody of a peace officer
What is the definition of Bigamy - CORRECT ANSWER-When a person knowingly has
a husband or wife and purports to marry another person or cohabits with another
person.
What is Criminal Non Support - CORRECT ANSWER-A person commits this if having a
spouse, child or children under the age of 18 knowingly fails to provide for the support of
the spouse and children leaving them:
, in needy circumstances or would be in needy circumstances if support wasnt recieved
from other sources.
Spousal Communications- Law of Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-Can not testify
against your spouse about any comunication that was in private. Can not be a witness
A kids is at his friends house and sees his friends Ipod on the desk. When his friend
leaves the room he takes it. What crime did he commit? - CORRECT ANSWER-Theft-
A person commits theft if he obtains unauthorized control over the property of another
with a purpose to deprive him thereof.
Is discarded trash in the can but still on the porch considered abandoned property? -
CORRECT ANSWER-No- It must be on the sidewalk away from the property to be
abandoned.
An Officer can cite and release someone on Band C misdemeanors only - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
In a Juvenile case, what does Adjudication mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-A finding by
the court, incorporated in a decree, that the facts alleged in the petition have been
proved.
Definition of Reckless Burning - CORRECT ANSWER-A person is guilty of reckless
burning if the person starts a fire or causes an explosion which endangers a human life.
Is Internet gambling or Online gambling still Illegal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes- It is
still considered gambling.
You are making an arrest and another person not in custody assaults the person you
have in custody. What is the charge? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assault
What are some defenses against property theft. - CORRECT ANSWER-Acted in honest
claim of right to the property, acted in the honest belief that he had right to obtain control
over the property, Obtained or exercised control over the property honestly believing
that the owner, if present would have consented
An employee has been skimming money off customers credit cards. The amount he has
stolen was $1400. What is he charged with and why. - CORRECT ANSWER-Financial
transaction card offense. Class A Misd because of the amount being under 1500. If it
was over 1500 it would be a 3F
What are the differences between Robbery, Theft and Burglary - CORRECT ANSWER-
Theft- when a person takes unauthorized control over the property of another to deprive
him thereof
What is the definition of Beer - CORRECT ANSWER-4% of alcohol by volume and 3.2%
by weight
What is the legal definition of an animal - CORRECT ANSWER-Any live nonhuman
vertebre creature including fowl
Beastiality defined - CORRECT ANSWER-any sexual activity with an animal with the
intent of sexual gratification of the actor.
A person is guilty of cruelty to animals if: - CORRECT ANSWER-Tortures, poisons or
kills an animal without having the legal priviledge to do so.
How long is the Statute of limitations on Infractions - CORRECT ANSWER-1 Year
A 20 yr old who has consensual sex with a 15 yr old can be charged with what charge?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Unlawful sexual activity with a minor
After you arrest someone can you search the area in which they were detained in? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, The person and the area can be searched
What is the standard of proof in a CRIMINAL trial - CORRECT ANSWER-Beyond
Reasonable Doubt
What is the standard of proof in a CIVIL trial - CORRECT ANSWER-Preponderance of
Evidence 51% or better that it is true
Is there jail time and fines required for A,Band C Misdemeanors as well as Infractions? -
CORRECT ANSWER-NO, Infractions are fines only
What is the legal definiton of a prisoner? - CORRECT ANSWER-Any person who is in
custody of a peace officer
What is the definition of Bigamy - CORRECT ANSWER-When a person knowingly has
a husband or wife and purports to marry another person or cohabits with another
person.
What is Criminal Non Support - CORRECT ANSWER-A person commits this if having a
spouse, child or children under the age of 18 knowingly fails to provide for the support of
the spouse and children leaving them:
, in needy circumstances or would be in needy circumstances if support wasnt recieved
from other sources.
Spousal Communications- Law of Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-Can not testify
against your spouse about any comunication that was in private. Can not be a witness
A kids is at his friends house and sees his friends Ipod on the desk. When his friend
leaves the room he takes it. What crime did he commit? - CORRECT ANSWER-Theft-
A person commits theft if he obtains unauthorized control over the property of another
with a purpose to deprive him thereof.
Is discarded trash in the can but still on the porch considered abandoned property? -
CORRECT ANSWER-No- It must be on the sidewalk away from the property to be
abandoned.
An Officer can cite and release someone on Band C misdemeanors only - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
In a Juvenile case, what does Adjudication mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-A finding by
the court, incorporated in a decree, that the facts alleged in the petition have been
proved.
Definition of Reckless Burning - CORRECT ANSWER-A person is guilty of reckless
burning if the person starts a fire or causes an explosion which endangers a human life.
Is Internet gambling or Online gambling still Illegal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes- It is
still considered gambling.
You are making an arrest and another person not in custody assaults the person you
have in custody. What is the charge? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assault
What are some defenses against property theft. - CORRECT ANSWER-Acted in honest
claim of right to the property, acted in the honest belief that he had right to obtain control
over the property, Obtained or exercised control over the property honestly believing
that the owner, if present would have consented
An employee has been skimming money off customers credit cards. The amount he has
stolen was $1400. What is he charged with and why. - CORRECT ANSWER-Financial
transaction card offense. Class A Misd because of the amount being under 1500. If it
was over 1500 it would be a 3F
What are the differences between Robbery, Theft and Burglary - CORRECT ANSWER-
Theft- when a person takes unauthorized control over the property of another to deprive
him thereof
