Conceptual Actual Frequently Tested Exam
Questions With Reviewed 100% Correct
Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. How are civil remedies different from criminal remedies?
A. They lead to incarceration
B. They involve community service
C. Damages usually replace imprisonment
D. They include probation
2. Which of the following is not a civil remedy?
A. Exclusive damages
B. Injunction
C. Compensatory damages
D. Punitive damages
3. How is a civil lawsuit commenced?
A. An officer makes an arrest
B. Someone files a complaint
C. A judge issues a warrant
D. The defendant files a motion
4. What may occur if a defendant does not respond to a complaint in time?
A. Case dismissal
B. Default judgment
C. Appeal
D. Retrial
,5. The best source of information for a person considering or facing a civil
lawsuit is:
A. Police officer
B. Attorney
C. Clerk of court
D. Public defender
6. What best characterizes a subpoena?
A. A simple notice
B. A request for payment
C. A court order with penalties for noncompliance
D. A plea agreement
7. What is the best way to serve a subpoena?
A. Through email
B. Certified mail
C. In person
D. Over the phone
8. What may happen if a person fails to follow a subpoena?
A. Civil fines only
B. Held in contempt and possible arrest warrant
C. No consequence
D. Jury duty assignment
9. Which injunction lasts the duration of a case?
A. Temporary injunction
B. Emergency injunction
C. Permanent injunction
D. Restraining injunction
10.The most common remedy for failure to appear in court is:
A. Fine
B. Contempt
, C. Dismissal
D. Suspension
11.What is a deposition?
A. A complaint
B. A sworn statement given under oath
C. A type of injunction
D. An oral cross-examination
12.What is the tort claims act cap in New Mexico (depending on type and
number of people)?
A. $500,000
B. $750,000
C. $1,000,000
D. No cap
13.Civil liability under 42 USC 1983 requires:
A. A policy violation
B. A violation of a constitutional right
C. Negligent conduct only
D. State-level complaint
14.What is a possible consequence of an officer’s use of excessive force?
A. Civil liability
B. Promotion
C. Training certificate
D. Dismissal of case
15.An unlawful search violates which constitutional amendment?
A. 3rd Amendment
B. 4th Amendment
C. 5th Amendment
D. 8th Amendment
, 16.Liability in a hot pursuit case is determined by the standard of:
A. Reasonable suspicion
B. Shocking the conscience
C. Negligence
D. Due diligence
17.What are the consequences of an unlawful arrest?
A. Dismissal of officer
B. Civil liability and loss of credibility
C. Automatic acquittal
D. No consequence
18.What is actionable under the New Mexico Tort Claims Act but not under
§1983?
A. Excessive force
B. Property damage
C. Violation of rights
D. Discrimination
19.Under the federal tort system, remedies typically involve:
A. Jail time
B. Monetary damages
C. Probation
D. Civil service review
20.Which act can be both a tort and a crime?
A. Battery
B. Fraud
C. Defamation
D. Negligence
21.Which tort does not apply to law enforcement officers?
A. False imprisonment
B. Interference with economic advantage