CLEET Exam Questions & Correct Answers
A crime may be defined as - ANSWER-A public offense, forbidden, which the
government sanctions.
A suspect may invoke his right to counsel or right to remain silent - ANSWER-At the
beginning of the interrogation and anytime during the interrogation.
A self-incriminatory statement by a subject falling short of a complete acknowledgment
of guilt is a - ANSWER-Admission
Ted broke into Sally's apartment at 7:30 A.M. while Sally was sleeping. While o. The
apartment, Tex intentionally set Sally's bed on fire. The crime he could be charged with
is - ANSWER-Arson in the first degree
Cases where the court of criminal appeals has interpreted statutory law in very specific
cases are called - ANSWER-Code law
An arrest warrant issued out of the district court charging a misdemeanor, can be
served - ANSWER-Anytime of the day or night if the warrant states that
Maicena aforethought is used in murder in the first degree may be defined as -
ANSWER-Deliberate intent
A felony may be defined as - ANSWER-A crime which is or may be punishable Whit
death, a term in the penitentiary and or a fine
Normally, if you make an arrest outside your jurisdiction you do so - ANSWER-As a
private citizen
False arrest and false imprisonments cases are - ANSWER-Criminal and civil
Sam is standing in the middle of his living room holding a .45 semiautomatic pistol when
you lawfully entered his residence to serve a court summons. You are aware that Dam
has been convicted of a felony and has been pardoned. Sam has committed -
ANSWER-A felony
There are two main types of municipal counts in Oklahoma. These are - ANSWER-
Municipal courts of record and municipal courts not of record
Requisite elements of a crime are - ANSWER-All of the above
-Committed voluntarily and intentionally by a capable person
-when a law exists and punishment is proscribed
-Enforceable by the state
, A writ, as that term is used in law, is - ANSWER-An order of the court
In Oklahoma it can be a felony to carry a firearm into an establishment where been and
intoxicating liquor is consumed. Persons exempt from this law are - ANSWER-The
owner of the establishment, peace officers and persons with a valid SDA permit,
provided the sale of beverages containing alcohol is not the primary purpose of the
establishment
Mary, age 13 gives consent to have sexual intercourse with Sam, age 22. If Same has
intercourse with Mary, Sam has committed - ANSWER-The crime of rape in the first
degree
Burden of proof I. A civil case is - ANSWER-Preponderance of the evidence
The defendant has the right to not testify. The right is guaranteed by the ________ to
the United States Constitution - ANSWER-5th amendment
The elements of a civil battery are - ANSWER-Intentional, non-consensual, physical
contact with another person.
The right to an attorney during police interrogations, or when defendants are in custodial
situations, is assured by - ANSWER-Miranda v. Arizona
Generally, a peace officer may - ANSWER-Arrest for a misdemeanor committed or
attempted in his presence
Improper service, improper venue, lack of jurisdiction and statute of limitations are
examples of - ANSWER-Technical defenses of a constitutional tort
Reasonable grounds, such as would warrant a prudent person to believe certain facts
are true i.e., more than suspicion but less than proof beyond a reasonable doubt, is
known as - ANSWER-Probable cause
Failure to exercise the necessary degree of care which a reasonable person would use
under a given set of circumstances is called - ANSWER-Negligence
The legal steps necessary to provide a violation. Of a criminal statute are known as -
ANSWER-Elements of the offense
Homicide is justifiable - ANSWER-When defending yourself against deadly force
A good rule of thumb concerning the use of force by law enforcement officer is -
ANSWER-Use force when it is necessary and then use only reasonable force
A crime may be defined as - ANSWER-A public offense, forbidden, which the
government sanctions.
A suspect may invoke his right to counsel or right to remain silent - ANSWER-At the
beginning of the interrogation and anytime during the interrogation.
A self-incriminatory statement by a subject falling short of a complete acknowledgment
of guilt is a - ANSWER-Admission
Ted broke into Sally's apartment at 7:30 A.M. while Sally was sleeping. While o. The
apartment, Tex intentionally set Sally's bed on fire. The crime he could be charged with
is - ANSWER-Arson in the first degree
Cases where the court of criminal appeals has interpreted statutory law in very specific
cases are called - ANSWER-Code law
An arrest warrant issued out of the district court charging a misdemeanor, can be
served - ANSWER-Anytime of the day or night if the warrant states that
Maicena aforethought is used in murder in the first degree may be defined as -
ANSWER-Deliberate intent
A felony may be defined as - ANSWER-A crime which is or may be punishable Whit
death, a term in the penitentiary and or a fine
Normally, if you make an arrest outside your jurisdiction you do so - ANSWER-As a
private citizen
False arrest and false imprisonments cases are - ANSWER-Criminal and civil
Sam is standing in the middle of his living room holding a .45 semiautomatic pistol when
you lawfully entered his residence to serve a court summons. You are aware that Dam
has been convicted of a felony and has been pardoned. Sam has committed -
ANSWER-A felony
There are two main types of municipal counts in Oklahoma. These are - ANSWER-
Municipal courts of record and municipal courts not of record
Requisite elements of a crime are - ANSWER-All of the above
-Committed voluntarily and intentionally by a capable person
-when a law exists and punishment is proscribed
-Enforceable by the state
, A writ, as that term is used in law, is - ANSWER-An order of the court
In Oklahoma it can be a felony to carry a firearm into an establishment where been and
intoxicating liquor is consumed. Persons exempt from this law are - ANSWER-The
owner of the establishment, peace officers and persons with a valid SDA permit,
provided the sale of beverages containing alcohol is not the primary purpose of the
establishment
Mary, age 13 gives consent to have sexual intercourse with Sam, age 22. If Same has
intercourse with Mary, Sam has committed - ANSWER-The crime of rape in the first
degree
Burden of proof I. A civil case is - ANSWER-Preponderance of the evidence
The defendant has the right to not testify. The right is guaranteed by the ________ to
the United States Constitution - ANSWER-5th amendment
The elements of a civil battery are - ANSWER-Intentional, non-consensual, physical
contact with another person.
The right to an attorney during police interrogations, or when defendants are in custodial
situations, is assured by - ANSWER-Miranda v. Arizona
Generally, a peace officer may - ANSWER-Arrest for a misdemeanor committed or
attempted in his presence
Improper service, improper venue, lack of jurisdiction and statute of limitations are
examples of - ANSWER-Technical defenses of a constitutional tort
Reasonable grounds, such as would warrant a prudent person to believe certain facts
are true i.e., more than suspicion but less than proof beyond a reasonable doubt, is
known as - ANSWER-Probable cause
Failure to exercise the necessary degree of care which a reasonable person would use
under a given set of circumstances is called - ANSWER-Negligence
The legal steps necessary to provide a violation. Of a criminal statute are known as -
ANSWER-Elements of the offense
Homicide is justifiable - ANSWER-When defending yourself against deadly force
A good rule of thumb concerning the use of force by law enforcement officer is -
ANSWER-Use force when it is necessary and then use only reasonable force
