GPSTC EXAM 1 GA CRIMINAL LAW EXAM
SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ sheriff.
Answer: every county has one, who is elected, part of the
superior court, operates the county jail, has arrest power
throughout the state and not confined to county boundaries
⩥ district attorney of county.
Answer: typically enters a case after police work is done, may
assist in complicated cases like fraud and bribery
⩥ state law enforcement agencies.
Answer: most are headquartered in Atlanta with offices scattered
around State
⩥ GBI.
,Answer: specialized services- Crime Prevention Unit,
Intelligence Squad, Special Investigation Section, and
Controlled Substances Section
⩥ Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC).
Answer: Part of GBI
Collects, maintains and disseminates complete and accurate
criminal history information (oversees the privacy and integrity
of criminal history record information)
maintains Criminal Justice Information center (CJIS) and serves
as link to Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Crime
Information Center (NCIC) and access to criminal history record
information from other states
⩥ Georgia Crime Lab.
Answer: conducts test on submitted evidence, reports on the test
results, and testifies in court as tot he results when needed
⩥ Department of Public Safety aka Georgia State Patrol.
Answer: state's largest law enforcement agency
responsible for enforcement of traffic laws throughout state, at
request of local law enforcement agency will handle accident
investigations
,has criminal jurisdiction in areas designated by Governor
Governor will order to Patrol to reinforce local agency when a
riot, disaster, other situation is beyond control of local agency
⩥ Alcohol and Tobacco tax Unit.
Answer: enforces state laws dealing with alcohol tax, tobacco
tax, motor fuel tax, and motor vehicle registration
frequently assists local law enforcement with technicalities of
liquor cases
⩥ Securities Division, Office of Secretary of State.
Answer: enforces Georgia Securities Act of 1973, Cemetry Act
of 1983, and Land Sales Act of 1982
provides substantive regulations of the securities, cemeteries,
and land sales development industries
investigates fraud and abuse involving wide variety of notes,
stocks, and certificates having commercial value
conducts background registration inquires on applicants for
licenses and registration in regulated industries
⩥ Office of Consumer Affairs.
, Answer: enforces Fair Business Practices Act and other business
acts
mediates consumer complaints and shares information with
other national and local agencies
investigates, assures compliance or files civil suit in cases where
consumer fraud is evident or a pattern of deceptive practices or
misrepresentation emerges
⩥ Organized Crime Prevention Council.
Answer: coordinates the sharing of intelligence on organized
crime activities within the state
composed of local and state law enforcement agencies
maintains a manpower and equipment pool that is available to
local law enforcement agencies for short-term undercover
investigations
⩥ Wildlife Resources Division.
Answer: enforces state game and fish laws and manages the
state's wildlife resources
conservation rangers responsible for enforcing boating safety,
litter, and other related natural resource laws and regulations
SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ sheriff.
Answer: every county has one, who is elected, part of the
superior court, operates the county jail, has arrest power
throughout the state and not confined to county boundaries
⩥ district attorney of county.
Answer: typically enters a case after police work is done, may
assist in complicated cases like fraud and bribery
⩥ state law enforcement agencies.
Answer: most are headquartered in Atlanta with offices scattered
around State
⩥ GBI.
,Answer: specialized services- Crime Prevention Unit,
Intelligence Squad, Special Investigation Section, and
Controlled Substances Section
⩥ Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC).
Answer: Part of GBI
Collects, maintains and disseminates complete and accurate
criminal history information (oversees the privacy and integrity
of criminal history record information)
maintains Criminal Justice Information center (CJIS) and serves
as link to Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Crime
Information Center (NCIC) and access to criminal history record
information from other states
⩥ Georgia Crime Lab.
Answer: conducts test on submitted evidence, reports on the test
results, and testifies in court as tot he results when needed
⩥ Department of Public Safety aka Georgia State Patrol.
Answer: state's largest law enforcement agency
responsible for enforcement of traffic laws throughout state, at
request of local law enforcement agency will handle accident
investigations
,has criminal jurisdiction in areas designated by Governor
Governor will order to Patrol to reinforce local agency when a
riot, disaster, other situation is beyond control of local agency
⩥ Alcohol and Tobacco tax Unit.
Answer: enforces state laws dealing with alcohol tax, tobacco
tax, motor fuel tax, and motor vehicle registration
frequently assists local law enforcement with technicalities of
liquor cases
⩥ Securities Division, Office of Secretary of State.
Answer: enforces Georgia Securities Act of 1973, Cemetry Act
of 1983, and Land Sales Act of 1982
provides substantive regulations of the securities, cemeteries,
and land sales development industries
investigates fraud and abuse involving wide variety of notes,
stocks, and certificates having commercial value
conducts background registration inquires on applicants for
licenses and registration in regulated industries
⩥ Office of Consumer Affairs.
, Answer: enforces Fair Business Practices Act and other business
acts
mediates consumer complaints and shares information with
other national and local agencies
investigates, assures compliance or files civil suit in cases where
consumer fraud is evident or a pattern of deceptive practices or
misrepresentation emerges
⩥ Organized Crime Prevention Council.
Answer: coordinates the sharing of intelligence on organized
crime activities within the state
composed of local and state law enforcement agencies
maintains a manpower and equipment pool that is available to
local law enforcement agencies for short-term undercover
investigations
⩥ Wildlife Resources Division.
Answer: enforces state game and fish laws and manages the
state's wildlife resources
conservation rangers responsible for enforcing boating safety,
litter, and other related natural resource laws and regulations
