Mpoetic- Criminal Law, Authority And Jurisdiction, Constitutional Law, And Criminal Procedure Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

Mpoetic- Criminal Law, Authority And Jurisdiction, Constitutional Law, And Criminal Procedure Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct What is a training law (for police)? - ANSWER Municipal Police Education and Training Law = Act 120 What is primary jurisdiction? - ANSWER Geographical area with limits (municipality) which employs a municipal police officer What is the Statewide Municipal Police Jurisdiction - ANSWER Describes the power and authority of a municipal police officer OUTSIDE of their primary jurisdiction. In what cases can a municipal police officer act outside of their primary jurisdiction? - ANSWER Court order Hot pursuit Assist other law enforcement Official duties (investigation) Official business Officer views a felony (officer my identify himself) What is a statute? - ANSWER A law enacted by legislature (must be constitutional and reflect common standards of conduct) What is legislature? - ANSWER An elected body with power to enact laws that prohibit and punish any act as a crime What is Federal Law? - ANSWER Statutes by US Congress and Case Law by federal courts What is State Law? - ANSWER Law of state, statutory case law, common law What is the Civil Rights Act? - ANSWER Act that protects a persons liberties from the government What is local law? - ANSWER A law of a locality What is an ordinance? - ANSWER A law of a subdivision of a state (city, county, or municipality) What were the Articles of Confederation? What year was it established? What were the 5 main focuses of the Articles of Confederation? - ANSWER First attempt to establish a Constitution Established in 1781 1. Each state independent 2. Authority to coin money 3. Establish a militia 4. Right to vote 5. No central government What 7 articles made up the Constitution? - ANSWER Established the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government Established relationship between states Allows for amending the Constitution Continuation of debt 9 states needed to adopt constitution What are the Bill of Rights? (definition and identify the first 11 amendments) - ANSWER First 10 Amendments of the Constitution I. Freedom of Speech II. Right to bear arms III. No soldier in home IV. Search and seizure V. Self incrimination / eminent domain VI. Speedy trial, know charges and confront witnesses, assistance of counsel for defense VII. Trial by jury / double jeopardy VIII. Bail / Cruel and unusual punishment IX. Basic human rights X. Power given to states and people XIV. Equal rights / Due process What 6 things give an officer power and authority to act OUTSIDE of his jurisdiction? - ANSWER Court order Hot pursuit Assist other law enforcement Prior consent from chief Official business View a felony What 3 crimes are there NO statute of limitations for (according to 42 PACS 5551)? - ANSWER Murder, involuntary manslaughter, conspiracy to commit murder What is an Affiant? - ANSWER Any responsible person capable of taking an oath, who signs, swears to, affirms, or verifies complaint and appreciates the nature and quality of that person's act What is Collateral? - ANSWER Cash or a cash equivalent deposited on summary cases What is Bail? - ANSWER The security or other guarantee required and given for the release of a person What is a Court Case? - ANSWER A case where one or more of the charges filed are misdemeanors, felonies, or murder What is Information? - ANSWER A formal written accusation of an offense made by a commonwealth attorney which brings a defendant to trial What is an Issuing Authority? - ANSWER Any public official having the power and authority of a magistrate, bail commissioner, or magisterial district judge What is a Law Enforcement Officer? - ANSWER A person that by law has been given the power to enforce the law when acting within the scope of their employment What is a Preliminary Arraignment? - ANSWER A proceeding following arrest conducted before an issuing authority pursuant to Rule 540 or 1003 What is Security (in regards to bail)? - ANSWER Shall include cash, certified check, money order, personal check, or guaranteed arrest bond What is a Summary Case? - ANSWER A case were only offenses charged were summary offenses What is a Venue? - ANSWER Territorial boundary where a court has jurisdiction authority to advocate a case What does ARD stand for? - ANSWER Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition What are the 5 steps of ARD? - ANSWER Probation, counseling, community service, fines and costs, restitution Who is eligible for ARD? - ANSWER First time offenders (mostly DUI) depending on level of crime