MPTC Lynnfield 2nd ROC Final Exam-
Investigations UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
In which of the following circumstances would an assault & battery NOT be considered to be
aggravated? - CORRECT ANSWER -All 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. - CORRECT ANSWER -1
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Larceny
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 _____ - CORRECT
ANSWER -Reckless
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -500
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Yes because the lead pipe was used dangerously
What is the statute of limitations for murder in Massachusetts? - CORRECT ANSWER -
There 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Larceny 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 _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -Witness Intimidation
Peter was sitting on a public park bench at night. While watching other people in the park walk
by less than 4-5 feet away, Peter was witnessed by police touching his exposed penis for sexual
gratification. However, no one else saw Peter touching his penis. Using only circumstances and
facts provided above, which charge is the most applicable for Peter? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Lewd and Lascivious Act
A(n) _____ is an agreement by two or more people to do something unlawful. - CORRECT
ANSWER -Conspiracy
For the purposes of breaking and entering crimes, which of the answers below is NOT
considered a premises? - CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above are considered premises
for the purposes of breaking and entering crimes.
Under what circumstances can a police officer make a warrantless arrest of someone for the
crime of trespassing? - CORRECT ANSWER -When it happens in the presence of the
officer
William runs into the police station and says, "A man with a gun just robbed me and took my
wallet!" William said the man said, "Give me your wallet or I'll shoot you" while pressing an
object through his jacket that William believed to be a gun. A "be on the lookout" was broadcast
for the suspect. Less than 15 minutes later, police detain a man who matched the robber's
Investigations UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
In which of the following circumstances would an assault & battery NOT be considered to be
aggravated? - CORRECT ANSWER -All 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. - CORRECT ANSWER -1
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Larceny
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 _____ - CORRECT
ANSWER -Reckless
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -500
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Yes because the lead pipe was used dangerously
What is the statute of limitations for murder in Massachusetts? - CORRECT ANSWER -
There 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Larceny 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 _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -Witness Intimidation
Peter was sitting on a public park bench at night. While watching other people in the park walk
by less than 4-5 feet away, Peter was witnessed by police touching his exposed penis for sexual
gratification. However, no one else saw Peter touching his penis. Using only circumstances and
facts provided above, which charge is the most applicable for Peter? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Lewd and Lascivious Act
A(n) _____ is an agreement by two or more people to do something unlawful. - CORRECT
ANSWER -Conspiracy
For the purposes of breaking and entering crimes, which of the answers below is NOT
considered a premises? - CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above are considered premises
for the purposes of breaking and entering crimes.
Under what circumstances can a police officer make a warrantless arrest of someone for the
crime of trespassing? - CORRECT ANSWER -When it happens in the presence of the
officer
William runs into the police station and says, "A man with a gun just robbed me and took my
wallet!" William said the man said, "Give me your wallet or I'll shoot you" while pressing an
object through his jacket that William believed to be a gun. A "be on the lookout" was broadcast
for the suspect. Less than 15 minutes later, police detain a man who matched the robber's
