MPOETC Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Grading - CORRECT ANSWER The grading of the offense dictates whether a physical arrest
can be made on scene, the actor is released and summoned, or an arrest warrant must be filed for prior
to arrest
Actor - CORRECT ANSWER Includes, where relevant, a person guilty of an omission
Elements of an offense - CORRECT ANSWER such conduct or such attendant circumstances
or such a result of conduct as:
1-is included in the description of the forbidden conduct in the definition of the offense.
2-establishes the required kind of culpability
3-negatives an excuse or justification for such conduct
4-negatives a defense under the statute of limitation, or
5-Establishes jurisdiction or venue
4 Kinds of Culpability - CORRECT ANSWER Intentionally, Knowingly, Recklessly, and
Negligently
Tolling - CORRECT ANSWER a legal doctrine that allows for the pausing or delaying of the
running of the period of time set forth by a statute of limitations
on view arrest - CORRECT ANSWER Any felony, or any misdemeanors in view of officer,
based on grading or exception to laws of arrest when authorized by law
Class+Grading - CORRECT ANSWER The CLASS+GRADING of the offense determines the
required route of prosecution.
***Class of Offense and Grading of Offense are very important****
Summary Offense - CORRECT ANSWER Not classified as a crime, but as an offense.
Imprisoned no more than 90 days, no more than $300 fine.
, General Rule - CORRECT ANSWER A person is not guilty of an offense unless his liability is
based on CONDUCT which includes a VOLUNTARY ACT or the OMISSION to perform an act of
which he is physically capable.
General Requirements of Culpability - CORRECT ANSWER An actor will only be guilty of a
crime, if, as specifically required by that law, he commits an act:
1-Intentionally
2-Knowingly
3-Recklessly
4-Negligently
M'Naghten's Rule - CORRECT ANSWER rule that determines whether a suspect's plea for
criminally insane is accepted or not. A test for criminal insanity.
Deadly Force - CORRECT ANSWER Capable of causing death/serious bodily injury
505 b(2) Use of Deadly Force/Chapter 5 When is a private citizen allowed to use deadly force? -
CORRECT ANSWER "The use of deadly force is not justifiable under this section UNLESS
the actor believes that such force is necessary to protect himself against death, serious bodily injury,
kidnapping, or sexual intercourse compelled by force or threat"
CANNOT use force is you are the primary aggressor and you have NO right to resist arrest ever even
if you believe it to be unlawful
508 Use of Force In Law Enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER *this section allows you to do
what you do as an officer* Defense+Control, controlling an actor for arrest. Deadly force justified if
preventing death or serious bodily injury to himself or such other person.
Required to use deadly force-threat of serious bodily injury or death and the person has attempted or
committed a forcible felony.
(Necessary force used to make arrest)
Inchoate Crimes - CORRECT ANSWER crimes that are committed before or in preparation for
committing another crime
Offenses: - CORRECT ANSWER Felony 1= 20 years $25,000 Fine
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Grading - CORRECT ANSWER The grading of the offense dictates whether a physical arrest
can be made on scene, the actor is released and summoned, or an arrest warrant must be filed for prior
to arrest
Actor - CORRECT ANSWER Includes, where relevant, a person guilty of an omission
Elements of an offense - CORRECT ANSWER such conduct or such attendant circumstances
or such a result of conduct as:
1-is included in the description of the forbidden conduct in the definition of the offense.
2-establishes the required kind of culpability
3-negatives an excuse or justification for such conduct
4-negatives a defense under the statute of limitation, or
5-Establishes jurisdiction or venue
4 Kinds of Culpability - CORRECT ANSWER Intentionally, Knowingly, Recklessly, and
Negligently
Tolling - CORRECT ANSWER a legal doctrine that allows for the pausing or delaying of the
running of the period of time set forth by a statute of limitations
on view arrest - CORRECT ANSWER Any felony, or any misdemeanors in view of officer,
based on grading or exception to laws of arrest when authorized by law
Class+Grading - CORRECT ANSWER The CLASS+GRADING of the offense determines the
required route of prosecution.
***Class of Offense and Grading of Offense are very important****
Summary Offense - CORRECT ANSWER Not classified as a crime, but as an offense.
Imprisoned no more than 90 days, no more than $300 fine.
, General Rule - CORRECT ANSWER A person is not guilty of an offense unless his liability is
based on CONDUCT which includes a VOLUNTARY ACT or the OMISSION to perform an act of
which he is physically capable.
General Requirements of Culpability - CORRECT ANSWER An actor will only be guilty of a
crime, if, as specifically required by that law, he commits an act:
1-Intentionally
2-Knowingly
3-Recklessly
4-Negligently
M'Naghten's Rule - CORRECT ANSWER rule that determines whether a suspect's plea for
criminally insane is accepted or not. A test for criminal insanity.
Deadly Force - CORRECT ANSWER Capable of causing death/serious bodily injury
505 b(2) Use of Deadly Force/Chapter 5 When is a private citizen allowed to use deadly force? -
CORRECT ANSWER "The use of deadly force is not justifiable under this section UNLESS
the actor believes that such force is necessary to protect himself against death, serious bodily injury,
kidnapping, or sexual intercourse compelled by force or threat"
CANNOT use force is you are the primary aggressor and you have NO right to resist arrest ever even
if you believe it to be unlawful
508 Use of Force In Law Enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER *this section allows you to do
what you do as an officer* Defense+Control, controlling an actor for arrest. Deadly force justified if
preventing death or serious bodily injury to himself or such other person.
Required to use deadly force-threat of serious bodily injury or death and the person has attempted or
committed a forcible felony.
(Necessary force used to make arrest)
Inchoate Crimes - CORRECT ANSWER crimes that are committed before or in preparation for
committing another crime
Offenses: - CORRECT ANSWER Felony 1= 20 years $25,000 Fine
