PTI BLE #3428 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Name 2 ways the Criminal Justice System has changed throughout the history of the
U.S. - Correct Answers --no longer a night watch- ("night watch" in which volunteers
signed up for a certain day and time, mostly to look out for fellow colonists engaging in
prostitution or gambling. (Boston started one in 1636, New York followed in 1658 and
Philadelphia created one in 1700.)
- Mappv. Ohio (1961) u.s. supreme court requires states to use the exclusionary rule
Outline the process of a misdemeanor case through the CJS - Correct Answers -1.
Initial police stop
2. Charges are decided. Generally, misdemeanors can be charged up to 18 months
after the incident.
3. Criminal complaints or information is filed prior to a defendant's first court
appearance.
4. Within 30 days the suspect in custody must have a preliminary hearing or charged
with an indictment, or be released from custody.
Class A- less than 1 yearClass B- up to 6 monthsClass C- up to 30 daysPetty offenses-
no jail
Outline the process of a felony case through the U.S. - Correct Answers -Statute of
Limitations= 3 years for most felonies
Charged via an info. or indictment
Preliminary hearing
Indictment by grand jury
Arraignment
Pleas
Plea agreements and plea bargains
1 year or more
1st degree murder- 20 to 60
Class X- 6 to 30
Class 1- 4 to 15
Class 2- 3 to 7
Class 3- 2 to 5
Class 4- 1 to 3
,Describe how the juvenile system and the adult system differ - Correct Answers --
Juveniles prosecuted for delinquent acts, not crimes
-No right to trial by jury. Unless charged as an adult then jury trial is an option.
-Adjudication hearing
-Goal is to rehabilitate not punish
-More informal (evidence admission can be lenient)
Describe the role of police in the reentry and reintegration process - Correct Answers -
know where they reside when released.
What was the first full time police department and what year was it created? - Correct
Answers -Boston Police Department. 1838.
Describe Mapp v. Ohio (1961) - Correct Answers -Exclusionary rule came in effect.
Violation of 4th amendment illegal evidence may not be used in court.
Describe Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) - Correct Answers -Suspects have a right to
counsel during police interrogations under the 6th amendment
Describe Miranda v. Arizona (1966) - Correct Answers -Suspect was informed of the
right to consult with an attorney before and during questioning and of the right against
self-incrimination before police questioning. The defendant also not only understood
these rights, but voluntarily waived them.
By what decade did most major U.S. cities have a police force? - Correct Answers -
1880s
Class A Misdemeanor - Correct Answers -Less than 1 year
Class B Misdemeanor - Correct Answers -Up to 6 months in jail
Class C Midemeanor - Correct Answers -Up to 30 days in jail
Petty Offense - Correct Answers -No jail
Felony - Correct Answers -1 year or more in state prison
1st degree murder - Correct Answers -20-60 years
Class X felony - Correct Answers -6-30 years
Class 1 felony - Correct Answers -4-15 years
Class 2 felony - Correct Answers -3-7 years
Class 3 felony - Correct Answers -2-5 years
,Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) - Correct Answers -Under the 5th amendment to provide
counsel in criminal cases to represent defendants who are unable to afford to pay their
own attorneys.
Weeks v. US (1914) - Correct Answers -The warrantless seizure of items from a private
residence constitutes a violation of the 4th amendment.
SARA Model - Correct Answers -Scan, Analysis, Response, and Assessment
IF IT FEELS GOOD....! - Correct Answers -DON'T SAY IT
Deterrence Theory - Correct Answers -Consequences to actions attempting to deter
people. Crime can be controlled by punishment
Routine activity theory - Correct Answers -Target, motivated offender, lack of officers
around
Personality theory - Correct Answers -Defective, deviant, or inadequate personality
P.O.P. - Correct Answers -Problem oriented policing
3 Pillars of Community Policing - Correct Answers -Community partnership,
organizational transformation, problem solving using SARA
Two main chapters in ILCS - Correct Answers -720 and 625
Forcible felonies Mack P. Bart - Correct Answers -Murder, aggravated battery, criminal
sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault, burglary, arson, robbery, treason
What is the purpose of a report? - Correct Answers -To communicate and create a
permanent record
What are the 5 W's and an H? - Correct Answers -Who
What
When
Where
Why
How
Are the field notes retained in the case file? - Correct Answers -Yes.
Act + mental state = - Correct Answers -Crime
Mental State - Correct Answers -Must prove intent, knowledge, recklessness of an
individual to commit a crime
, Preponderance of evidence - Correct Answers -A standard of proof that the plaintiff
must have to win a civil case
Probable cause - Correct Answers -Factual evidence, real or apparent that would lead a
reasonable person to believe that the suspect is responsible for the crime.
No amount of good faith will justify an arrest
Statute of limitations - Correct Answers -Time in which charges must be filed on an
individual before its too late.
Felony-3 years from commitment of crime (Generally)
Misdemeanor-18 months from commitment of crime
No statute of limitations with murder or child pornography
Civil statute-2 years
Negligence - Correct Answers -A person's failure to be aware of a substantial and
unjustifiable risk that circumstances exist or results in an offense
Absolute liability - Correct Answers -Does not require a mental state of intent to commit
a crime. Traffic offenses, misdemeanor offenses that are fineable under $1,000
Affirmative defense - Correct Answers -An explanation of the defendant's conduct. A
reason why information brought up by the plaintiff's accusations are innaccurate
Entrapment - Correct Answers -Conduct is incited or induced by a public officer-cop
sells drugs to a guy then arrests him for possession
Compulsion - Correct Answers -The subject states that someone made them commit a
crime in fear of use of force
Inchoate offenses - Correct Answers -A crime is planned but not committed (solicitation,
conspiracy, attempt)
Juvenile process - Correct Answers -Must have Miranda read to them, an attempt must
be made to contact parents or a concerned adult of questioning
4th Amendment - Correct Answers -Protects us from unreasonable search and seizure
by government
5th Amendment - Correct Answers -Protects you from being held for committing a crime
unless you have been indicted correctly by police. It also guarantees you due process.
AND ANSWERS
Name 2 ways the Criminal Justice System has changed throughout the history of the
U.S. - Correct Answers --no longer a night watch- ("night watch" in which volunteers
signed up for a certain day and time, mostly to look out for fellow colonists engaging in
prostitution or gambling. (Boston started one in 1636, New York followed in 1658 and
Philadelphia created one in 1700.)
- Mappv. Ohio (1961) u.s. supreme court requires states to use the exclusionary rule
Outline the process of a misdemeanor case through the CJS - Correct Answers -1.
Initial police stop
2. Charges are decided. Generally, misdemeanors can be charged up to 18 months
after the incident.
3. Criminal complaints or information is filed prior to a defendant's first court
appearance.
4. Within 30 days the suspect in custody must have a preliminary hearing or charged
with an indictment, or be released from custody.
Class A- less than 1 yearClass B- up to 6 monthsClass C- up to 30 daysPetty offenses-
no jail
Outline the process of a felony case through the U.S. - Correct Answers -Statute of
Limitations= 3 years for most felonies
Charged via an info. or indictment
Preliminary hearing
Indictment by grand jury
Arraignment
Pleas
Plea agreements and plea bargains
1 year or more
1st degree murder- 20 to 60
Class X- 6 to 30
Class 1- 4 to 15
Class 2- 3 to 7
Class 3- 2 to 5
Class 4- 1 to 3
,Describe how the juvenile system and the adult system differ - Correct Answers --
Juveniles prosecuted for delinquent acts, not crimes
-No right to trial by jury. Unless charged as an adult then jury trial is an option.
-Adjudication hearing
-Goal is to rehabilitate not punish
-More informal (evidence admission can be lenient)
Describe the role of police in the reentry and reintegration process - Correct Answers -
know where they reside when released.
What was the first full time police department and what year was it created? - Correct
Answers -Boston Police Department. 1838.
Describe Mapp v. Ohio (1961) - Correct Answers -Exclusionary rule came in effect.
Violation of 4th amendment illegal evidence may not be used in court.
Describe Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) - Correct Answers -Suspects have a right to
counsel during police interrogations under the 6th amendment
Describe Miranda v. Arizona (1966) - Correct Answers -Suspect was informed of the
right to consult with an attorney before and during questioning and of the right against
self-incrimination before police questioning. The defendant also not only understood
these rights, but voluntarily waived them.
By what decade did most major U.S. cities have a police force? - Correct Answers -
1880s
Class A Misdemeanor - Correct Answers -Less than 1 year
Class B Misdemeanor - Correct Answers -Up to 6 months in jail
Class C Midemeanor - Correct Answers -Up to 30 days in jail
Petty Offense - Correct Answers -No jail
Felony - Correct Answers -1 year or more in state prison
1st degree murder - Correct Answers -20-60 years
Class X felony - Correct Answers -6-30 years
Class 1 felony - Correct Answers -4-15 years
Class 2 felony - Correct Answers -3-7 years
Class 3 felony - Correct Answers -2-5 years
,Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) - Correct Answers -Under the 5th amendment to provide
counsel in criminal cases to represent defendants who are unable to afford to pay their
own attorneys.
Weeks v. US (1914) - Correct Answers -The warrantless seizure of items from a private
residence constitutes a violation of the 4th amendment.
SARA Model - Correct Answers -Scan, Analysis, Response, and Assessment
IF IT FEELS GOOD....! - Correct Answers -DON'T SAY IT
Deterrence Theory - Correct Answers -Consequences to actions attempting to deter
people. Crime can be controlled by punishment
Routine activity theory - Correct Answers -Target, motivated offender, lack of officers
around
Personality theory - Correct Answers -Defective, deviant, or inadequate personality
P.O.P. - Correct Answers -Problem oriented policing
3 Pillars of Community Policing - Correct Answers -Community partnership,
organizational transformation, problem solving using SARA
Two main chapters in ILCS - Correct Answers -720 and 625
Forcible felonies Mack P. Bart - Correct Answers -Murder, aggravated battery, criminal
sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault, burglary, arson, robbery, treason
What is the purpose of a report? - Correct Answers -To communicate and create a
permanent record
What are the 5 W's and an H? - Correct Answers -Who
What
When
Where
Why
How
Are the field notes retained in the case file? - Correct Answers -Yes.
Act + mental state = - Correct Answers -Crime
Mental State - Correct Answers -Must prove intent, knowledge, recklessness of an
individual to commit a crime
, Preponderance of evidence - Correct Answers -A standard of proof that the plaintiff
must have to win a civil case
Probable cause - Correct Answers -Factual evidence, real or apparent that would lead a
reasonable person to believe that the suspect is responsible for the crime.
No amount of good faith will justify an arrest
Statute of limitations - Correct Answers -Time in which charges must be filed on an
individual before its too late.
Felony-3 years from commitment of crime (Generally)
Misdemeanor-18 months from commitment of crime
No statute of limitations with murder or child pornography
Civil statute-2 years
Negligence - Correct Answers -A person's failure to be aware of a substantial and
unjustifiable risk that circumstances exist or results in an offense
Absolute liability - Correct Answers -Does not require a mental state of intent to commit
a crime. Traffic offenses, misdemeanor offenses that are fineable under $1,000
Affirmative defense - Correct Answers -An explanation of the defendant's conduct. A
reason why information brought up by the plaintiff's accusations are innaccurate
Entrapment - Correct Answers -Conduct is incited or induced by a public officer-cop
sells drugs to a guy then arrests him for possession
Compulsion - Correct Answers -The subject states that someone made them commit a
crime in fear of use of force
Inchoate offenses - Correct Answers -A crime is planned but not committed (solicitation,
conspiracy, attempt)
Juvenile process - Correct Answers -Must have Miranda read to them, an attempt must
be made to contact parents or a concerned adult of questioning
4th Amendment - Correct Answers -Protects us from unreasonable search and seizure
by government
5th Amendment - Correct Answers -Protects you from being held for committing a crime
unless you have been indicted correctly by police. It also guarantees you due process.
