MPOETC EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
Grading Correct Ans- 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 Ans- Includes, where relevant, a person guilty of an
omission
Elements of an offense Correct Ans- 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 Ans- Intentionally, Knowingly,
Recklessly, and Negligently
Tolling Correct Ans- 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 Ans- 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 Ans- 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 Ans- Not classified as a crime, but as an
offense. Imprisoned no more than 90 days, no more than $300 fine.
General Rule Correct Ans- 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 Ans- 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 Ans- rule that determines whether a suspect's
plea for criminally insane is accepted or not. A test for criminal insanity.
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
Grading Correct Ans- 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 Ans- Includes, where relevant, a person guilty of an
omission
Elements of an offense Correct Ans- 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 Ans- Intentionally, Knowingly,
Recklessly, and Negligently
Tolling Correct Ans- 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 Ans- 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 Ans- 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 Ans- Not classified as a crime, but as an
offense. Imprisoned no more than 90 days, no more than $300 fine.
General Rule Correct Ans- 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 Ans- 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 Ans- rule that determines whether a suspect's
plea for criminally insane is accepted or not. A test for criminal insanity.
