gpstc Criminal Law exam questions
and answers15
forgery in the 4th degree - ANSWERS-fake check UNDER 1,500$ and/or < 10 blank fake checks
THE ONLY ONE CHARGED AS A MISD. ; after the 3rd it becomes a felony
theft of lost or mislaid property - ANSWERS-comes into control of property that he/she knows
or comes to learn it has been lost or mislaid & keeps it with no attempt of calling owners
Burglary 1st degree - ANSWERS-enter dwelling w/o authority & with intent to commit a felony
or theft
theft of services - ANSWERS-by deception & with intent to avoid payments by knowingly
obtaining services or accommodations
is to prevent a sexual act that occurred between individuals with a few years age difference
from being considered a criminal offense - ANSWERS-What is the purpose of Romeo and Juliet
provision?
Amendment IV - ANSWERS-The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses,
papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no
warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and
particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V - ANSWERS-No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise
infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in
the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger;
nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb;
nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of
, life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for
public use, without just compensation.
Amendment VI - ANSWERS-In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a
speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall
have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be
informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against
him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance
of counsel for his defense.
Amendment VIII - ANSWERS-Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed,
nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Is there attempted murder in GA? - ANSWERS-No
Jurisdiction O.C.G.A. 17-2-1 - ANSWERS-Our power to exert to the full extent of the law because
it is in our bounds (for law enforcement)
Venue O.C.G.A. 17-2-2 - ANSWERS-For the courts; Criminal action shall be tried in the county
where the crime was committed
Is there a statue of limitation for murder? - ANSWERS-No
Limitation of prosecution for a felony is how long? - ANSWERS-4 years
Prosecution for what offenses can commence at any time? - ANSWERS-When DNA evidence is
established to identify perpetrators in Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Rape, Aggravated Child
Molestation, Aggravated Sodomy or Aggravated Sexual Battery
and answers15
forgery in the 4th degree - ANSWERS-fake check UNDER 1,500$ and/or < 10 blank fake checks
THE ONLY ONE CHARGED AS A MISD. ; after the 3rd it becomes a felony
theft of lost or mislaid property - ANSWERS-comes into control of property that he/she knows
or comes to learn it has been lost or mislaid & keeps it with no attempt of calling owners
Burglary 1st degree - ANSWERS-enter dwelling w/o authority & with intent to commit a felony
or theft
theft of services - ANSWERS-by deception & with intent to avoid payments by knowingly
obtaining services or accommodations
is to prevent a sexual act that occurred between individuals with a few years age difference
from being considered a criminal offense - ANSWERS-What is the purpose of Romeo and Juliet
provision?
Amendment IV - ANSWERS-The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses,
papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no
warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and
particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V - ANSWERS-No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise
infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in
the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger;
nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb;
nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of
, life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for
public use, without just compensation.
Amendment VI - ANSWERS-In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a
speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall
have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be
informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against
him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance
of counsel for his defense.
Amendment VIII - ANSWERS-Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed,
nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Is there attempted murder in GA? - ANSWERS-No
Jurisdiction O.C.G.A. 17-2-1 - ANSWERS-Our power to exert to the full extent of the law because
it is in our bounds (for law enforcement)
Venue O.C.G.A. 17-2-2 - ANSWERS-For the courts; Criminal action shall be tried in the county
where the crime was committed
Is there a statue of limitation for murder? - ANSWERS-No
Limitation of prosecution for a felony is how long? - ANSWERS-4 years
Prosecution for what offenses can commence at any time? - ANSWERS-When DNA evidence is
established to identify perpetrators in Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Rape, Aggravated Child
Molestation, Aggravated Sodomy or Aggravated Sexual Battery
