EXAM- INVESTIGATIONS QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
, In which of the following circumstances would an assault & battery NOT be considered
to be aggravated? - ANSWERSAll of the above situations would make an assault &
battery aggravated.
Disturbing the peace requires that the suspect intentionally engage in conduct that most
people would find to be reasonably disruptive. It also requires that the subject did in fact
disturb at least _____ person/people. - ANSWERS1
Although the statute of limitations for most crimes in Massachusetts is 6 years, some
crimes have different statutes of limitations. Which crime below does NOT have a
different statute of limitations? - ANSWERSLarceny
If someone knew or should have known that their actions were likely to cause
substantial harm, but they ran the risk and did so anyway, their actions are said to be
_____ - ANSWERSReckless
MGL 269 §12E states: Whoever discharges a firearm, rifle or shotgun within _____ feet
of a dwelling or other building in use, except with the consent of the owner or legal
occupant thereof, shall be punished. - ANSWERS500
Bob starts a fight with Andy During the fight, Bob strikes Andy with a lead pipe in the
leg. The wound to Andy's leg is minor and only requires basic first aid care.Police do not
witness the fight, but arrive shortly thereafter. Using only circumstances and facts
provided above, can Bob be charged with intentional assault & battery with a dangerous
weapon? - ANSWERSYes because the lead pipe was used dangerously
What is the statute of limitations for murder in Massachusetts? - ANSWERSThere is no
limit
Alex went door-to-door selling flood insurance policies to homeowners who lived near
the ocean. Alex told prospective clients the policy would cover up to $5 million dollars
for flood damage. The homeowner cost per policy was very inexpensive and just
$1,000.00 per year. Alex knew the flood insurance policies he sold were bogus. Alex
was able to sell 5 insurance policies over a 30-day period to gullible homeowners. Using
only circumstances and facts provided above, which charge is the most applicable for
Alex? - ANSWERSLarceny by False Pretense
If a suspect willfully threatens another person who is aware of information, records,
documents, or objects related to a violation of either a criminal statute, condition of
probation, parole, or bail with specific intent to interfere with a criminal investigation at
any stage, they can be charged with the crime of _____. - ANSWERSWitness
Intimidation