AZPOST CFE BLOCK I QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Alternative to prosecution (P.O. 2.1.1) - Answer -1. Mediation - victim-witness may be
used as a
mediation tool or the officer may act as the
mediator himself/herself.
2. Warnings - an officer's discretion allows the use of
verbal and/or written warning instead of arrest of
citations.
3. Civil remedies - a "fender bender" may be very
minor and the parties may wish to handle the
problem themselves rather than get the police
involved.
4. Referral services - there are a multitude of
referral services in Arizona that may be used in lieu
of an arrest.
Preparatory Offenses (P.O. 2.1.2) - Answer -A. A.R.S. § 13-1001 - Attempt
B. A.R.S. §13-1002 - Solicitation
C. A.R.S. §13-1003 - Conspiracy
D. A.R.S. §13-1004 - Facilitation
(Refer to the Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual for definition) make a tab in your
book.
A.R.S. §13-104 - Rules of Construction (P.O. 2.1.3) - Answer --The general rule that a
penal statute is to be strictly construed does not apply to this title, but the provisions
herein must be construed according to the fair meaning of their terms to promote justice
and effect the objects of the law, including the purposes stated in section 13-101.
1. Title 13 is not to be strictly construed.
a. Letter of the law v. spirit of the law.
b. What does this mean to you?
2. Title 13 provisions must be construed according to
the fair meaning of their terms to promote justice.
A.R.S. §13-101 - Purposes (P.O. 2.1.4.) - Answer -1. To prescribe conduct that harms
or threatens to harm individuals or the general public.
2. To give fair warning that certain acts or omissions
are unlawful and punishable.
3. To define the unlawful acts and the accompanying
mental states necessary to commit the crimes.
,4. To separate serious and minor offenses.
5. Crime deterrence.
6. Punishment.
7. To promote truth and accountability in sentencing.
Culpable Mental States (P.O. 2.1.5) - Answer -Intentional, Knowing, Reckless, Criminal
Negligence
A.R.S. §13-105 - Definitions (P.O. 2.1.6) - Answer -Refer to your Arizona Criminal and
traffic Law Manual. (Chapter 13 Criminal Code)
A.R.S. §13-107 - Time Limitations (P.O. 2.1.7) - Answer -1. Most crimes must have
prosecution start during a
certain time period after discovery of the crime.
2. Class 2 through Class 6 felonies - 7 years.
3. Misdemeanors - 1 year.
4. Petty offenses - 6 months.
A.R.S. §13-201 - Requirements for Criminal Liability (P.O. 2.1.8) - Answer -Minimum
requirement for liability is the performance of a prohibited act, or the omission to
perform a duty required by law by someone physically capable of performing.
Also includes both A.R.S. §13-202.B (Strict Liability) and A.R.S. §13-204
(Ignorance/Mistake upon Criminal Liability)
PARTIES TO OFFENSES: ACCOUNTABILITY (P.O. 2.1.9) - Answer -1. A.R.S. §13-
301 - Definition of "Accomplice"
2.A.R.S. §13-302 - Criminal Liability Based Upon
Conduct
3. A.R.S. §13-303 - Criminal Liability Based Upon
Conduct of Another
4. A.R.S. §13-304 - Non Defense to Criminal Liability
Based Upon Conduct of Another
5. A.R.S. §13-305 - Criminal Liability of Enterprises
6. A.R.S. §13-306 - Criminal Liability of an Individual for Conduct of an Enterprise
7. A.R.S. §13-604.01 - Dangerous Crimes Against
Children
, Refer to your Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual (ACTLM) and review the above
A.R.S Codes
CHAPTER 5 - RESPONSIBILITY (P.O. 2.1.10) - Answer -Review the following A.R.S
Codes in your Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual (ACTLM)
1. A.R.S. §13-501 - Persons Under 18 Years of Age;
Felony Charging
2. A.R.S. §13-502 - Insanity; Burden of Proof
3. A.R.S. §13-503 - Effect of Alcohol or Drug Use
CHAPTER 6 - CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES (P.O. 2.1.11) - Answer -Review the
following A.R.S Code in your Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual (ACTLM)
1. A.R.S. §13-601 - Classification of Offenses
A.R.S. §13-904 - Suspension of Civil Rights. (P.O. 2.1.12) - Answer -A conviction for a
felony suspends the following civil rights of the person so convicted:
1. The right to vote.
2. The right to hold public office of trust or profit.
3. The right to serve as a juror.
4. The right to possess a gun or firearm.
5. Any other right the suspension of which is
necessary during a period of imprisonment.
A.R.S. §13-609 - Offenses Committed in a School
Safety Zone (P.O. 2.1.13) - Answer -A. The area within 300 feet of a school or grounds.
B. Public property within 1,000 feet of a school
or grounds.
C. School bus.
D. School bus stop.
Arrest Warrants Validity (P.O. 2.2.1) - Answer -A. A warrant MUST BE CONFIRMED
prior to serving. When confirming a warrant, make sure your dispatcher confirms at
least the following information:
1. Suspects name/identity
2. Offense committed is specified
3. Words order the arrest are present
4. Signature of a magistrate is present
5. Any bond/extradition information is included
Who has the authority to make an arrest (P.O. 2.2.2A) - Answer -1. Police officer - with
or without an arrest warrant
-Scope of Authority (A.R.S. §13-3871)
Alternative to prosecution (P.O. 2.1.1) - Answer -1. Mediation - victim-witness may be
used as a
mediation tool or the officer may act as the
mediator himself/herself.
2. Warnings - an officer's discretion allows the use of
verbal and/or written warning instead of arrest of
citations.
3. Civil remedies - a "fender bender" may be very
minor and the parties may wish to handle the
problem themselves rather than get the police
involved.
4. Referral services - there are a multitude of
referral services in Arizona that may be used in lieu
of an arrest.
Preparatory Offenses (P.O. 2.1.2) - Answer -A. A.R.S. § 13-1001 - Attempt
B. A.R.S. §13-1002 - Solicitation
C. A.R.S. §13-1003 - Conspiracy
D. A.R.S. §13-1004 - Facilitation
(Refer to the Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual for definition) make a tab in your
book.
A.R.S. §13-104 - Rules of Construction (P.O. 2.1.3) - Answer --The general rule that a
penal statute is to be strictly construed does not apply to this title, but the provisions
herein must be construed according to the fair meaning of their terms to promote justice
and effect the objects of the law, including the purposes stated in section 13-101.
1. Title 13 is not to be strictly construed.
a. Letter of the law v. spirit of the law.
b. What does this mean to you?
2. Title 13 provisions must be construed according to
the fair meaning of their terms to promote justice.
A.R.S. §13-101 - Purposes (P.O. 2.1.4.) - Answer -1. To prescribe conduct that harms
or threatens to harm individuals or the general public.
2. To give fair warning that certain acts or omissions
are unlawful and punishable.
3. To define the unlawful acts and the accompanying
mental states necessary to commit the crimes.
,4. To separate serious and minor offenses.
5. Crime deterrence.
6. Punishment.
7. To promote truth and accountability in sentencing.
Culpable Mental States (P.O. 2.1.5) - Answer -Intentional, Knowing, Reckless, Criminal
Negligence
A.R.S. §13-105 - Definitions (P.O. 2.1.6) - Answer -Refer to your Arizona Criminal and
traffic Law Manual. (Chapter 13 Criminal Code)
A.R.S. §13-107 - Time Limitations (P.O. 2.1.7) - Answer -1. Most crimes must have
prosecution start during a
certain time period after discovery of the crime.
2. Class 2 through Class 6 felonies - 7 years.
3. Misdemeanors - 1 year.
4. Petty offenses - 6 months.
A.R.S. §13-201 - Requirements for Criminal Liability (P.O. 2.1.8) - Answer -Minimum
requirement for liability is the performance of a prohibited act, or the omission to
perform a duty required by law by someone physically capable of performing.
Also includes both A.R.S. §13-202.B (Strict Liability) and A.R.S. §13-204
(Ignorance/Mistake upon Criminal Liability)
PARTIES TO OFFENSES: ACCOUNTABILITY (P.O. 2.1.9) - Answer -1. A.R.S. §13-
301 - Definition of "Accomplice"
2.A.R.S. §13-302 - Criminal Liability Based Upon
Conduct
3. A.R.S. §13-303 - Criminal Liability Based Upon
Conduct of Another
4. A.R.S. §13-304 - Non Defense to Criminal Liability
Based Upon Conduct of Another
5. A.R.S. §13-305 - Criminal Liability of Enterprises
6. A.R.S. §13-306 - Criminal Liability of an Individual for Conduct of an Enterprise
7. A.R.S. §13-604.01 - Dangerous Crimes Against
Children
, Refer to your Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual (ACTLM) and review the above
A.R.S Codes
CHAPTER 5 - RESPONSIBILITY (P.O. 2.1.10) - Answer -Review the following A.R.S
Codes in your Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual (ACTLM)
1. A.R.S. §13-501 - Persons Under 18 Years of Age;
Felony Charging
2. A.R.S. §13-502 - Insanity; Burden of Proof
3. A.R.S. §13-503 - Effect of Alcohol or Drug Use
CHAPTER 6 - CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES (P.O. 2.1.11) - Answer -Review the
following A.R.S Code in your Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual (ACTLM)
1. A.R.S. §13-601 - Classification of Offenses
A.R.S. §13-904 - Suspension of Civil Rights. (P.O. 2.1.12) - Answer -A conviction for a
felony suspends the following civil rights of the person so convicted:
1. The right to vote.
2. The right to hold public office of trust or profit.
3. The right to serve as a juror.
4. The right to possess a gun or firearm.
5. Any other right the suspension of which is
necessary during a period of imprisonment.
A.R.S. §13-609 - Offenses Committed in a School
Safety Zone (P.O. 2.1.13) - Answer -A. The area within 300 feet of a school or grounds.
B. Public property within 1,000 feet of a school
or grounds.
C. School bus.
D. School bus stop.
Arrest Warrants Validity (P.O. 2.2.1) - Answer -A. A warrant MUST BE CONFIRMED
prior to serving. When confirming a warrant, make sure your dispatcher confirms at
least the following information:
1. Suspects name/identity
2. Offense committed is specified
3. Words order the arrest are present
4. Signature of a magistrate is present
5. Any bond/extradition information is included
Who has the authority to make an arrest (P.O. 2.2.2A) - Answer -1. Police officer - with
or without an arrest warrant
-Scope of Authority (A.R.S. §13-3871)
