PTI TEST ONE CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026
FULL Q&A GRADED A+
⩥ Define the components of the SARA Model. Answer: Scanning-
identify and prioritize problems develop goals.
Analysis- identify and understand the events that precede and
accompany the problem.
Response- Brainstorm for new interventions, outline a response plan,
carry out planned activities.
Assessment- determine whether the plan was implemented conduct
ongoing assess.
⩥ Outline the process of a felony case. Answer: Statute of Limitations=
3 years for most felonies
Charged via an info. or indictment
Preliminary hearing
Indictment by grand jury
Arraignment
Pleas
Plea agreements and plea bargains
,⩥ Forcible Felony (MACK P BART) Answer: Murder, Agg sex assault,
criminal sex assault, kidnapping, predatory sex assault, burglary, arson,
robbery, treason.
⩥ Defenses (I DID NICE) Answer: Ignorance, Defense of person,
Insanity, Defense of dwelling, Necessity, Infancy, Compulsion,
Entrapment, Drugs and Intoxicants.
⩥ aggravating factors- assault Answer: location (public),
status of victim,
use of firearm/other weapon.
⩥ Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child Answer: Accused is 17
or over and victim is under 13
Class X Felony (6-60 years)
If convicted of two or more, natural life in prison
⩥ Sexual Conduct Answer: any knowing, touching, or fondling by the
victim of the accused, either directly or through clothing.
⩥ Criminal Sexual Assault Answer: the act of sexual penetration and the
use of force or threat of force.
act of sexual penetration and the accused knew the victim is unable to
give knowing consent.
, act of penetration and victim is under 18 and the accused is family.
age 13-17 victim or accused is 17 or over but the person is authority or
family.
⩥ Defenses to Criminal Sexual Assault/Abuse Answer: consensual
lack of verbal or physical resistance
⩥ Theft (Misdemeanor/Felony) Answer: over $500- felony
less than $500= misdemeanor
⩥ Retail Theft (Misdemeanor/Felony) Answer: greater than $300=
Felony
Less than $300= misdemeanor
⩥ Deceptive Practice (Misdemeanor/Felony) Answer: greater than
$150= felony
Less than $150= misdemeanor
⩥ Criminal Damage to Property Answer: Greater than $500= Felony
Less than $500= Misdemeanor
⩥ Weeks vs. US Answer: Exclusionary rule at federal level- 1914
FULL Q&A GRADED A+
⩥ Define the components of the SARA Model. Answer: Scanning-
identify and prioritize problems develop goals.
Analysis- identify and understand the events that precede and
accompany the problem.
Response- Brainstorm for new interventions, outline a response plan,
carry out planned activities.
Assessment- determine whether the plan was implemented conduct
ongoing assess.
⩥ Outline the process of a felony case. Answer: Statute of Limitations=
3 years for most felonies
Charged via an info. or indictment
Preliminary hearing
Indictment by grand jury
Arraignment
Pleas
Plea agreements and plea bargains
,⩥ Forcible Felony (MACK P BART) Answer: Murder, Agg sex assault,
criminal sex assault, kidnapping, predatory sex assault, burglary, arson,
robbery, treason.
⩥ Defenses (I DID NICE) Answer: Ignorance, Defense of person,
Insanity, Defense of dwelling, Necessity, Infancy, Compulsion,
Entrapment, Drugs and Intoxicants.
⩥ aggravating factors- assault Answer: location (public),
status of victim,
use of firearm/other weapon.
⩥ Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child Answer: Accused is 17
or over and victim is under 13
Class X Felony (6-60 years)
If convicted of two or more, natural life in prison
⩥ Sexual Conduct Answer: any knowing, touching, or fondling by the
victim of the accused, either directly or through clothing.
⩥ Criminal Sexual Assault Answer: the act of sexual penetration and the
use of force or threat of force.
act of sexual penetration and the accused knew the victim is unable to
give knowing consent.
, act of penetration and victim is under 18 and the accused is family.
age 13-17 victim or accused is 17 or over but the person is authority or
family.
⩥ Defenses to Criminal Sexual Assault/Abuse Answer: consensual
lack of verbal or physical resistance
⩥ Theft (Misdemeanor/Felony) Answer: over $500- felony
less than $500= misdemeanor
⩥ Retail Theft (Misdemeanor/Felony) Answer: greater than $300=
Felony
Less than $300= misdemeanor
⩥ Deceptive Practice (Misdemeanor/Felony) Answer: greater than
$150= felony
Less than $150= misdemeanor
⩥ Criminal Damage to Property Answer: Greater than $500= Felony
Less than $500= Misdemeanor
⩥ Weeks vs. US Answer: Exclusionary rule at federal level- 1914
