MPTC Lynnfield- Final Review (Legal Set)
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Reasonable Suspicion - CORRECT ANSWER -must be based on "specific and articulable
facts" which, when taken together, would convince a person of reasonable caution to believe that
a person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime.
What are the two requirements for giving miranda warnings? - CORRECT ANSWER -1.
Custody
2. Interrogation
Miranda requires suspects to __________, ____________, and ___________ waive their rights
pursuant to miranda - CORRECT ANSWER -knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily
Probable cause - CORRECT ANSWER -trustworthy facts and circumstances sufficient to
convince a person of reasonable caution to believe that it is more likely than not that: in the case
of a search, a specific item subject to seizure will be found in the place to be searched. In the
case of an arrest, a crime has been committed and the person to be arrested has committed it
What do officers need to prove operation of a motor vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER -they
must witness the person operating the motor vehicle first hand or possess other evidence that
implies operation such as witness saying they saw the person operating the vehicle, person found
behind the wheel of a car that just crashed... etc.
Failed Inspection for safety equipment - CORRECT ANSWER -cannot be driven on a
public way until the quipment is repaired. Inspections are issued stickers with a red "R"
Failed inspection for emissions - CORRECT ANSWER -60 days to repair motor vehicle
(20 for motorcycle). Allows for continued operation. Inspections are issued stickers with a black
"R"
, What are the two requirements for a consent search to be valid? - CORRECT ANSWER -
It must be voluntary and clearly communicated.
What is consent? - CORRECT ANSWER -when a person waives their 4th amendment
rights for officers to search places where the person consenting has a reasonable expectation of
privacy.
What is the definition of "operating" a motor vehicle in regards to the law? - CORRECT
ANSWER -a person is "operating" a motor vehicle whenever he or she is in the vehicle
and intentionally manipulates some mechanical or electrical part of the vehicle which alone or in
sequence, will set the vehicle in motion.
Can you stop a vehicle for a seatbelt violation alone? - CORRECT ANSWER -No, another
violation must occur to make the stop
Can you stop a vehicle for a child restraint violation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yes, as
long as the child is <57" tall.
What is circumstantial evidence? - CORRECT ANSWER -evidence based on inference
and not on personal knowledge or observation.
Best practices for chain of custody evidence - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Date, time and
location where evidence was seized
2. Name of officer who seized evidence
3. All dates and times evidence was received or transferred to another person
4. names of all people who came in contact with evidence
5. Full description of evidence for positive ID
3 Factors for doing a show-up - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Nature of the crime involved
and concerns for public safety
2. Need for efficient police investigation in immediate aftermath of a crime
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Reasonable Suspicion - CORRECT ANSWER -must be based on "specific and articulable
facts" which, when taken together, would convince a person of reasonable caution to believe that
a person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime.
What are the two requirements for giving miranda warnings? - CORRECT ANSWER -1.
Custody
2. Interrogation
Miranda requires suspects to __________, ____________, and ___________ waive their rights
pursuant to miranda - CORRECT ANSWER -knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily
Probable cause - CORRECT ANSWER -trustworthy facts and circumstances sufficient to
convince a person of reasonable caution to believe that it is more likely than not that: in the case
of a search, a specific item subject to seizure will be found in the place to be searched. In the
case of an arrest, a crime has been committed and the person to be arrested has committed it
What do officers need to prove operation of a motor vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER -they
must witness the person operating the motor vehicle first hand or possess other evidence that
implies operation such as witness saying they saw the person operating the vehicle, person found
behind the wheel of a car that just crashed... etc.
Failed Inspection for safety equipment - CORRECT ANSWER -cannot be driven on a
public way until the quipment is repaired. Inspections are issued stickers with a red "R"
Failed inspection for emissions - CORRECT ANSWER -60 days to repair motor vehicle
(20 for motorcycle). Allows for continued operation. Inspections are issued stickers with a black
"R"
, What are the two requirements for a consent search to be valid? - CORRECT ANSWER -
It must be voluntary and clearly communicated.
What is consent? - CORRECT ANSWER -when a person waives their 4th amendment
rights for officers to search places where the person consenting has a reasonable expectation of
privacy.
What is the definition of "operating" a motor vehicle in regards to the law? - CORRECT
ANSWER -a person is "operating" a motor vehicle whenever he or she is in the vehicle
and intentionally manipulates some mechanical or electrical part of the vehicle which alone or in
sequence, will set the vehicle in motion.
Can you stop a vehicle for a seatbelt violation alone? - CORRECT ANSWER -No, another
violation must occur to make the stop
Can you stop a vehicle for a child restraint violation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yes, as
long as the child is <57" tall.
What is circumstantial evidence? - CORRECT ANSWER -evidence based on inference
and not on personal knowledge or observation.
Best practices for chain of custody evidence - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Date, time and
location where evidence was seized
2. Name of officer who seized evidence
3. All dates and times evidence was received or transferred to another person
4. names of all people who came in contact with evidence
5. Full description of evidence for positive ID
3 Factors for doing a show-up - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Nature of the crime involved
and concerns for public safety
2. Need for efficient police investigation in immediate aftermath of a crime
