SCCJA Unit 3 Test – Crimes Against Persons (2025) – Study Guide and Law Enforcement
Training Revision Material
Elements of Public Disorderly Conduct (PDC) - ANS ✔✔1.The accused was on any highway or at
a public place or public gathering grossly intoxicated or otherwise conducting himself in a
disorderly or boisterous manner
OR
2. The accused was using obscene or profane language in hearing distance of school, church or
any public place
OR
3. While under the influence or feigning to be, the accused discharged a firearm, without just
cause or excuse, while upon or within 50 yards of any public road or highway, EXCEPT upon his
own premises
Public Disorderly Conduct (PDC) - ANS ✔✔Summary Court
Elements of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) - ANS ✔✔It is unlawful for a person to drive a
motor vehicle within this State while UNDER THE:
1. INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL to the extent that the persons faculties to drive are materially and
appreciably impaired;
OR
2. INFLUENCE OF ANY OTHER DRUG OR COMBINATION OF OTHER DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES
which cause impairment to the extent that the persons faculties to drive are materially and
appreciably impaired;
OR
3. COMBINED INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND ANY OTHER DRUG OR DRUGS, OR SUBSTANCES
which cause impairment to the extent that the persons faculties to drive are materially and
appreciably impaired
, Driving Under the Influence 1st Offense - ANS ✔✔Summary Court
Driving Under the Influence 2nd Offense or Subsequent Offenses - ANS ✔✔General Sessions
State v. Singleton - ANS ✔✔In 1995 (DUI) Moped
Define "Faculties" in (regarding to DUI) - ANS ✔✔1. an ability, natural or acquired, for a
particular kind of action
2. one of the powers of the mind, as memory, reason, or speech
Define "Subsequent" - ANS ✔✔coming after something in time; following
Elements for Murder - ANS ✔✔1. Unlawful killing of another person
2. With malice aforethought, either express or implied (formed ahead of time...yes it can be
seconds before as well)
Murder - ANS ✔✔General Sessions
Elements for Voluntary Manslaughter - ANS ✔✔1. Unlawful killing of another person
2. Without Malice (in order to be without malice, the killing must be done in SUDDEN HEAT OF
PASSION and upon adequate provocation)
Voluntary Manslaughter - ANS ✔✔General Sessions
Elements for Involuntary Manslaughter - ANS ✔✔1. Unlawful killing of another person
2. resulting from criminal negligence (defined as reckless disregard for the safety of others)
Training Revision Material
Elements of Public Disorderly Conduct (PDC) - ANS ✔✔1.The accused was on any highway or at
a public place or public gathering grossly intoxicated or otherwise conducting himself in a
disorderly or boisterous manner
OR
2. The accused was using obscene or profane language in hearing distance of school, church or
any public place
OR
3. While under the influence or feigning to be, the accused discharged a firearm, without just
cause or excuse, while upon or within 50 yards of any public road or highway, EXCEPT upon his
own premises
Public Disorderly Conduct (PDC) - ANS ✔✔Summary Court
Elements of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) - ANS ✔✔It is unlawful for a person to drive a
motor vehicle within this State while UNDER THE:
1. INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL to the extent that the persons faculties to drive are materially and
appreciably impaired;
OR
2. INFLUENCE OF ANY OTHER DRUG OR COMBINATION OF OTHER DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES
which cause impairment to the extent that the persons faculties to drive are materially and
appreciably impaired;
OR
3. COMBINED INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND ANY OTHER DRUG OR DRUGS, OR SUBSTANCES
which cause impairment to the extent that the persons faculties to drive are materially and
appreciably impaired
, Driving Under the Influence 1st Offense - ANS ✔✔Summary Court
Driving Under the Influence 2nd Offense or Subsequent Offenses - ANS ✔✔General Sessions
State v. Singleton - ANS ✔✔In 1995 (DUI) Moped
Define "Faculties" in (regarding to DUI) - ANS ✔✔1. an ability, natural or acquired, for a
particular kind of action
2. one of the powers of the mind, as memory, reason, or speech
Define "Subsequent" - ANS ✔✔coming after something in time; following
Elements for Murder - ANS ✔✔1. Unlawful killing of another person
2. With malice aforethought, either express or implied (formed ahead of time...yes it can be
seconds before as well)
Murder - ANS ✔✔General Sessions
Elements for Voluntary Manslaughter - ANS ✔✔1. Unlawful killing of another person
2. Without Malice (in order to be without malice, the killing must be done in SUDDEN HEAT OF
PASSION and upon adequate provocation)
Voluntary Manslaughter - ANS ✔✔General Sessions
Elements for Involuntary Manslaughter - ANS ✔✔1. Unlawful killing of another person
2. resulting from criminal negligence (defined as reckless disregard for the safety of others)
