SCCJA Special Basic Study Guide with
complete solutions (Updated) |Latest
Question 1
What are Peels Principles of Modern Law Enforcement
Correct Answer
Principles that are relevant for law enforcement to follow today. The big one- The
ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent on public approval.
Otherwise some others include remaining impartial, only use physical force to the
extent necessary, prevent crime is the basic mission
Question 2
Negligence
Correct Answer
an officer is said to be this if he fails to do what a reasonable officer would be
expected to do
Question 3
The driver of an emergency vehicle may:
Correct Answer
park or stand notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, proceed past a
red light or stop sign only after slowing down as may be necessary for the safe
operation, exceed the max speed limit, disregard gov regulations of direction of
movement or turning
Question 4
inventory
Correct Answer
permits officers to make a warrantless seizure of contraband or other evidence from
a vehicle and has been held reasonable by the courts because it is non-investigatory
nature
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,Question 5
What are the accused rights in the criminal trial
Correct Answer
Right to a speedy trial, a jury trial, in the county where the crime was committed,
and to be confronted by witnesses against him. Also entitled to counsel for the
defense, privilege against self incrimination, and a compulsory process for obtaining
witnesses in his behalf
Question 6
Warrantless search of school student permitted
Correct Answer
Public school officials can search student without a warrant if there are reasonable
grounds to believe that the search will turn up evidence of the student's violation of
law or rules of the school.
Question 7
What is probable cause?
Correct Answer
a reasonable belief grounded on facts that cause officer to suspect that a person
has committed a crime or is committing a crime.
Question 8
Privacy based analysis in regards to the 4th amendment
Correct Answer
In order to claim 4th amendment protection a Defendant must demonstrate that he
personally has a expectation of privacy in the place searched and that his
expectation is reasonable
Question 9
Burglarized a house and got into a struggle with homeowner causing that owner to
get a black eye.
Correct Answer
A&B 1
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,Question 10
A Terry Frisk is a pat down search permitted for ____________ only.
Correct Answer
Weapons
Question 11
Bob is 14 years old and Joe the babysitter touched him on his penis in a lewd manor.
Correct Answer
CSC 3
Question 12
Court that is considered the court of fairness
Correct Answer
Master in Equity
Question 13
How can an officer resume interrogation after a suspect initially invokes their right to
remain silent.
Correct Answer
If the suspect reinitiates the second interview, then an officer should provide a
second set of miranda
Question 14
Hank accidently ran over his neighbors pig. Can he be charged with Malicious injury
to animals and other personal property
Correct Answer
NO. This can only be applied if done willfully and maliciously
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, Question 15
Stole 2, 004.25 cents worth of equipment from a football stadium
Correct Answer
Grand Larceny
Question 16
Warrant requirement
Correct Answer
The Fourth Amendment's "preference" that searches be based on warrants issued
by judges of magistrates. Not specifically written but a warrant is the best assurance
that a search will be deemed reasonable by the courts.
Question 17
Game camera observes neighbor walking on your property. Property is marked on all
sides saying No trespassing.
Correct Answer
Trespass: Entry on another's pasture or land after notice
Question 18
Killing of a person with malice
Correct Answer
Murder
Question 19
Kim and Sue get into a fight where Sue ended up breaking the arm of Kim.
Correct Answer
A&B 2
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complete solutions (Updated) |Latest
Question 1
What are Peels Principles of Modern Law Enforcement
Correct Answer
Principles that are relevant for law enforcement to follow today. The big one- The
ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent on public approval.
Otherwise some others include remaining impartial, only use physical force to the
extent necessary, prevent crime is the basic mission
Question 2
Negligence
Correct Answer
an officer is said to be this if he fails to do what a reasonable officer would be
expected to do
Question 3
The driver of an emergency vehicle may:
Correct Answer
park or stand notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, proceed past a
red light or stop sign only after slowing down as may be necessary for the safe
operation, exceed the max speed limit, disregard gov regulations of direction of
movement or turning
Question 4
inventory
Correct Answer
permits officers to make a warrantless seizure of contraband or other evidence from
a vehicle and has been held reasonable by the courts because it is non-investigatory
nature
Page 1 of 129
,Question 5
What are the accused rights in the criminal trial
Correct Answer
Right to a speedy trial, a jury trial, in the county where the crime was committed,
and to be confronted by witnesses against him. Also entitled to counsel for the
defense, privilege against self incrimination, and a compulsory process for obtaining
witnesses in his behalf
Question 6
Warrantless search of school student permitted
Correct Answer
Public school officials can search student without a warrant if there are reasonable
grounds to believe that the search will turn up evidence of the student's violation of
law or rules of the school.
Question 7
What is probable cause?
Correct Answer
a reasonable belief grounded on facts that cause officer to suspect that a person
has committed a crime or is committing a crime.
Question 8
Privacy based analysis in regards to the 4th amendment
Correct Answer
In order to claim 4th amendment protection a Defendant must demonstrate that he
personally has a expectation of privacy in the place searched and that his
expectation is reasonable
Question 9
Burglarized a house and got into a struggle with homeowner causing that owner to
get a black eye.
Correct Answer
A&B 1
Page 2 of 129
,Question 10
A Terry Frisk is a pat down search permitted for ____________ only.
Correct Answer
Weapons
Question 11
Bob is 14 years old and Joe the babysitter touched him on his penis in a lewd manor.
Correct Answer
CSC 3
Question 12
Court that is considered the court of fairness
Correct Answer
Master in Equity
Question 13
How can an officer resume interrogation after a suspect initially invokes their right to
remain silent.
Correct Answer
If the suspect reinitiates the second interview, then an officer should provide a
second set of miranda
Question 14
Hank accidently ran over his neighbors pig. Can he be charged with Malicious injury
to animals and other personal property
Correct Answer
NO. This can only be applied if done willfully and maliciously
Page 3 of 129
, Question 15
Stole 2, 004.25 cents worth of equipment from a football stadium
Correct Answer
Grand Larceny
Question 16
Warrant requirement
Correct Answer
The Fourth Amendment's "preference" that searches be based on warrants issued
by judges of magistrates. Not specifically written but a warrant is the best assurance
that a search will be deemed reasonable by the courts.
Question 17
Game camera observes neighbor walking on your property. Property is marked on all
sides saying No trespassing.
Correct Answer
Trespass: Entry on another's pasture or land after notice
Question 18
Killing of a person with malice
Correct Answer
Murder
Question 19
Kim and Sue get into a fight where Sue ended up breaking the arm of Kim.
Correct Answer
A&B 2
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