MPOETC Study Guide Questions And Answers Rated A+

5th Amendment - Guarantees the right against self incrimination, right to due process, compensation for public taking of private property 6th Amendment - Guarantees right to speedy trial, right to counsel, and be confronted by the witnesses against you 7th Amendment - Guarantees the right to jury by trial and established the prohibition of "double jeopardy" 8th Amendment - Guarantees right to bail and excludes cruel and unusual punishment Abandoned Vehicle - Cannot be a pedalcycle Physically inoperable Left unattended for more than 48 hours Left on private property without consent of owner for more than 24 hrs ARD - DUI's and misdemeanor offenses Bad Checks - Section 4105 Writing a check, knowing you don't have the money to cover costs Beyond a preponderance of evidence - Civil Beyond a reasonable doubt - CriminalCan you be convicted of burglary and the underlying offense? - No unless underlying offense is a felony of 1st or 2nd degree *Burglary and Robbery are key statutes to know!!! Chain of Custody - Recording evidence from time of commission to court case. Try to transfer number to a minimal Civil Laws - Custody/ child support Landlord/ tenant disputes Money not criminal Classic motor vehicle - 15 years old that can only be driven once a week Classifications of Evidence - Direct or testimonial- evidence given by someone who has first hand information which is derived by that person through one of their five senses Real- physical evidence Demonstrative Evidence- maps, sketches, photos, etc. Circumstantial- indirect evidence or inference CLEAN - Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network. Used for vehicle information and driving license information Codification - Process of organizing laws Collecting semen and saliva - Allow it to dry and put in paper bags