SCCJA BLE PRE-ACADEMY
CUMULATIVE STUDY GUIDE – NOTES
BLOCK 1 - Correct Answers -Introduction to Criminal Law, Courts, Crimes, & Courtroom
Procedures, First Amendment, Basic Patrol Operations, Child Abuse, Traffic Law,
Strategies of Arrest, Mental Illness, Sexual Assault, and OC Spray Utilization.
Articles of the Constitution - Correct Answers -Article I - The Legislative Branch. The
principal mission of the legislative body is to make laws.
Article II - The Executive Branch.
Article III - The Judicial Branch.
Article IV - Relationship between the States
Article V - Congress and States can amend Constitution.
Article VI - Laws of USA. Supreme Law of the Land
Article VII - 9/13 states needed to ratify
What is the yearly term of the Supreme Court? - Correct Answers -Begins first Monday
of October. Last opinions issued late June or early July
Common Law vs. Statutory Law - Correct Answers -Common Law - Court decisions
Statutory Law - Legislatively created laws
Case Law/Common Law - Correct Answers -The body of prior judicial decisions that
guide judges deciding issues before them.
Binding Case Law - Correct Answers -Mandatory for a court to follow. All U.S. Supreme
Court Decisions are binding for all Federal and State Courts.
Persuasive Case Law - Correct Answers -Only entitled to careful respect and
consideration
,SC Supreme Court and SC Court of Appeals decisions - Correct Answers -Are binding
on all lower courts.
Summary Court Judge Decisions - Correct Answers -Decisions made by one Summary
Court Judge are not binding on one another.
Supreme Court Published vs. Unpublished Decisions - Correct Answers -Only published
opinions can serve as precedent.
Unpublished opinions are only binding to the parties in which the particular case is
issued for.
Sources of legal information in SC Law - Correct Answers -SC Code of Laws Annotated
Opinions of the SC Supreme Court and SC Supreme Court of Appeals
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
US Supreme Court
When was the Bill of Rights Proposed? - Correct Answers -September 25, 1789
When was the Bill of Rights Ratified? - Correct Answers -December 15, 1791
When and Where was the US Constitution Started? - Correct Answers -May 25th, 1787
Independence Hall Philadelphia Pennsylvania
When was the Constitution signed? - Correct Answers -September 17, 1787
When was the Constitution Ratified? - Correct Answers -June 21, 1788
When was the US Congress started? - Correct Answers -March 4th 1789 the
Confederation Congress became the Congressional Congress.
Fourth Amendment - Correct Answers -SEARCH and SEIZURE - 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.
Abuse Registries - Correct Answers -DSS Central Registry of Abuse and Neglect.
Perpetrators of child abuse/neglect entered into the system by court order. DSS
Maintains the system.
Sex Offender Registry - Maintained by SC and SLED. Done through NCIC
,SC Section 56-1-10 defines Highway as? - Correct Answers -Highway means the entire
width between the boundary line of every way publicly maintained when any part is
open to the use of the public for vehicular travel.
SC Section 56-5-460 defines Roadway as? - Correct Answers -That portion of a
highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the
shoulder or berm
Protected Speech Cases for First Amendment towards LEO's - Correct Answers -State
vs Perkins - 1991 - Raised his voice at officers.
Houston Vs Hill - 1987 - The 1st Amendment protects a significant amount of criticism
and challenges directed and LEO's
State vs Bailey - 2006 - No fighting words used.
What are the three elements of successful arrest planning? - Correct Answers -SSS
Speed - Once decision to arrest is made, move as quickly but safely as needed to
maintain surprise.
Surprise - Never telegraph intentions. If probable cause exists for an arrest, than arrest.
Safety / Survival - Seek tactical advantages while putting suspect at a disadvantage.
Contact Officer - Correct Answers -The primary officer on a call. Handles all
communication, handcuffing, and searches. First officer to approach.
14th Amendment and Due Process - Correct Answers -Made the Bill of Rights
applicable to the states. Brought uniformity in the application of Due Process. Every
citizen of every State is a US Citizen. All US Citizens set the protections of the Bill of
Rights
Elements of an Offense - Correct Answers -Key points of a crime that the state bears
the burden of proving. State must provide proof of each and every element of a crime to
convict
Cover Officer - Correct Answers -Protects Contact Officer by establishing a force
presence. Covers the threat. Discourages Escape attempts. Cover officer addresses
CASE.
What are the Three Stages of an Arrest? - Correct Answers -APC
Approach, Position, Control
, Three Stages of an Arrest - Approach - Correct Answers -Search for the suspect en-
route. Use cover and concealment. Make a visual search of suspect for weapons and
body language.
Three Stages of an Arrest - Position - Correct Answers -Reactionary Gap &
Triangulation. Use Cover and Concealment. Place suspect in a disadvantageous
position.
Three Stages of an Arrest - Control - Correct Answers -Attitude is everything! Challenge
first. This takes the initiative away from the suspect. Give clear and concise commands.
Be confident and forceful, but not overly aggressive or a hotdog. Avoid the use of slang
terms, profanity, sexist or racist comments.
What are the three types of searches to a person? - Correct Answers -Protective
Search - AKA Frisk / Pat Down / Terry Search. Non arrest, temporary detainment. Must
be able to articulate suspicion for search.
Search incident to arrest - AKA Field Search. Always handcuff subject. Use 50/50
Method. Search from the rear.
Strip Search - Only as a result of arrest. Must have justification to do so.
Requirements for Cavity Search - Correct Answers -Requires search warrant. Done by
medical professional.
14th Amendment - Correct Answers -DUE PROCESS - The conduct of legal
proceedings according to established rules and principles for the protection and
enforcement of private rights. Including notice, and the right to a fair hearing before a
tribunal with the power to decide a case.
Fighting Words - Correct Answers -Words that, "by their very utterance inflict injury or
tend to incite an immediate breach of peace." Fighting words are not subject to the
restrictions of the First Amendment.
Critical Elements of Proof - Correct Answers -Jurisdiction
ID of the Defendant
Physical Action (Actus Reus)
Mental Intent (Mens Rea)
Criminal Elements of Proof - Jurisdiction - Correct Answers -Proof the crime happened
at a location under the court's jurisdiction.
CUMULATIVE STUDY GUIDE – NOTES
BLOCK 1 - Correct Answers -Introduction to Criminal Law, Courts, Crimes, & Courtroom
Procedures, First Amendment, Basic Patrol Operations, Child Abuse, Traffic Law,
Strategies of Arrest, Mental Illness, Sexual Assault, and OC Spray Utilization.
Articles of the Constitution - Correct Answers -Article I - The Legislative Branch. The
principal mission of the legislative body is to make laws.
Article II - The Executive Branch.
Article III - The Judicial Branch.
Article IV - Relationship between the States
Article V - Congress and States can amend Constitution.
Article VI - Laws of USA. Supreme Law of the Land
Article VII - 9/13 states needed to ratify
What is the yearly term of the Supreme Court? - Correct Answers -Begins first Monday
of October. Last opinions issued late June or early July
Common Law vs. Statutory Law - Correct Answers -Common Law - Court decisions
Statutory Law - Legislatively created laws
Case Law/Common Law - Correct Answers -The body of prior judicial decisions that
guide judges deciding issues before them.
Binding Case Law - Correct Answers -Mandatory for a court to follow. All U.S. Supreme
Court Decisions are binding for all Federal and State Courts.
Persuasive Case Law - Correct Answers -Only entitled to careful respect and
consideration
,SC Supreme Court and SC Court of Appeals decisions - Correct Answers -Are binding
on all lower courts.
Summary Court Judge Decisions - Correct Answers -Decisions made by one Summary
Court Judge are not binding on one another.
Supreme Court Published vs. Unpublished Decisions - Correct Answers -Only published
opinions can serve as precedent.
Unpublished opinions are only binding to the parties in which the particular case is
issued for.
Sources of legal information in SC Law - Correct Answers -SC Code of Laws Annotated
Opinions of the SC Supreme Court and SC Supreme Court of Appeals
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
US Supreme Court
When was the Bill of Rights Proposed? - Correct Answers -September 25, 1789
When was the Bill of Rights Ratified? - Correct Answers -December 15, 1791
When and Where was the US Constitution Started? - Correct Answers -May 25th, 1787
Independence Hall Philadelphia Pennsylvania
When was the Constitution signed? - Correct Answers -September 17, 1787
When was the Constitution Ratified? - Correct Answers -June 21, 1788
When was the US Congress started? - Correct Answers -March 4th 1789 the
Confederation Congress became the Congressional Congress.
Fourth Amendment - Correct Answers -SEARCH and SEIZURE - 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.
Abuse Registries - Correct Answers -DSS Central Registry of Abuse and Neglect.
Perpetrators of child abuse/neglect entered into the system by court order. DSS
Maintains the system.
Sex Offender Registry - Maintained by SC and SLED. Done through NCIC
,SC Section 56-1-10 defines Highway as? - Correct Answers -Highway means the entire
width between the boundary line of every way publicly maintained when any part is
open to the use of the public for vehicular travel.
SC Section 56-5-460 defines Roadway as? - Correct Answers -That portion of a
highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the
shoulder or berm
Protected Speech Cases for First Amendment towards LEO's - Correct Answers -State
vs Perkins - 1991 - Raised his voice at officers.
Houston Vs Hill - 1987 - The 1st Amendment protects a significant amount of criticism
and challenges directed and LEO's
State vs Bailey - 2006 - No fighting words used.
What are the three elements of successful arrest planning? - Correct Answers -SSS
Speed - Once decision to arrest is made, move as quickly but safely as needed to
maintain surprise.
Surprise - Never telegraph intentions. If probable cause exists for an arrest, than arrest.
Safety / Survival - Seek tactical advantages while putting suspect at a disadvantage.
Contact Officer - Correct Answers -The primary officer on a call. Handles all
communication, handcuffing, and searches. First officer to approach.
14th Amendment and Due Process - Correct Answers -Made the Bill of Rights
applicable to the states. Brought uniformity in the application of Due Process. Every
citizen of every State is a US Citizen. All US Citizens set the protections of the Bill of
Rights
Elements of an Offense - Correct Answers -Key points of a crime that the state bears
the burden of proving. State must provide proof of each and every element of a crime to
convict
Cover Officer - Correct Answers -Protects Contact Officer by establishing a force
presence. Covers the threat. Discourages Escape attempts. Cover officer addresses
CASE.
What are the Three Stages of an Arrest? - Correct Answers -APC
Approach, Position, Control
, Three Stages of an Arrest - Approach - Correct Answers -Search for the suspect en-
route. Use cover and concealment. Make a visual search of suspect for weapons and
body language.
Three Stages of an Arrest - Position - Correct Answers -Reactionary Gap &
Triangulation. Use Cover and Concealment. Place suspect in a disadvantageous
position.
Three Stages of an Arrest - Control - Correct Answers -Attitude is everything! Challenge
first. This takes the initiative away from the suspect. Give clear and concise commands.
Be confident and forceful, but not overly aggressive or a hotdog. Avoid the use of slang
terms, profanity, sexist or racist comments.
What are the three types of searches to a person? - Correct Answers -Protective
Search - AKA Frisk / Pat Down / Terry Search. Non arrest, temporary detainment. Must
be able to articulate suspicion for search.
Search incident to arrest - AKA Field Search. Always handcuff subject. Use 50/50
Method. Search from the rear.
Strip Search - Only as a result of arrest. Must have justification to do so.
Requirements for Cavity Search - Correct Answers -Requires search warrant. Done by
medical professional.
14th Amendment - Correct Answers -DUE PROCESS - The conduct of legal
proceedings according to established rules and principles for the protection and
enforcement of private rights. Including notice, and the right to a fair hearing before a
tribunal with the power to decide a case.
Fighting Words - Correct Answers -Words that, "by their very utterance inflict injury or
tend to incite an immediate breach of peace." Fighting words are not subject to the
restrictions of the First Amendment.
Critical Elements of Proof - Correct Answers -Jurisdiction
ID of the Defendant
Physical Action (Actus Reus)
Mental Intent (Mens Rea)
Criminal Elements of Proof - Jurisdiction - Correct Answers -Proof the crime happened
at a location under the court's jurisdiction.
