GPSTC Exam 1 Questions and
Answers27
Forgery (16-9-1) - ANSWERS-With intent to defraud;
-first degree: felony; writes and utters; not a check
-second degree: felony; possesses writing other than a check
-third degree: felony; possesses or utters fraudulent check $1500 or more or 10 or more
fraudulent checks
-fourth degree; misdemeanor; possesses or utters fraudulent check less than $1500 or less than
10 fraudulent checks.
Obstruction of officers (16-10-24) - ANSWERS-Misdemeanor; knowingly and willfully obstructs
or hinders any peace officer.
Felony; knowingly and willfully obstructs or hinders any peace officer in a violent manner or by
throwing man or animal bodily fluids at such individual.
Remove or attempt to remove firearm, chemical spray, or baton from person acting within
course of employment (16-10-33) - ANSWERS-Felony; any person who knowingly to remove or
attempt to remove a firearm, chemical spray, or baton from the possession of another person
that is lawfully acting within the course and scope of employment.
Loitering or prowling (16-11-36) - ANSWERS-Misdemeanor; when someone in a place or time or
in a manner not usual for law abiding individuals under circumstances that warrant a justifiable
and reasonable alarm or immediate concern for the safety of persons or property in the vicinity.
,Terroristic threats and acts (16-11-37) - ANSWERS-Terroristic threat: misdemeanor; when a
person threatens to commit any crime of violence, release any hazardous substance, or burn or
damage property with the purpose of terrorizing another person, causing evacuation, causing
public inconvenience, or in reckless disregard.
Terroristic act: felony; when a person uses a burning or flaming cross or other symbol to
terrorize another, not in the commission of a lawful act throws an object at a conveyance being
operated or occupied by passengers, or releases any hazardous substance with the purpose of
terrorizing another person, causing evacuation, causing public inconvenience, or in reckless
disregard
Public drunkenness (16-11-41) - ANSWERS-Misdemeanor; a person in an intoxicated condition
in a public place or private place without invitation of the owner that is boisterous, indecent, or
vulgar.
Accusation - ANSWERS-a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong
Acquit - ANSWERS-To absolve a criminal defendant of a charge by judicial process
adjudicate - ANSWERS-to make an official decision about who is right in a dispute; to settle
judicially
Administrative Law - ANSWERS-law dealing with the establishment, duties, and powers of
agencies in the executive branch of government
Affidavit - ANSWERS-a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation
before an authorized magistrate or officer
, Appeals - ANSWERS-a legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for
review of the decision of a lower court
appellate court - ANSWERS-A court having jurisdiction to review cases and issues that were
originally tried in lower courts; 13 courts in the US below the Supreme Court
Arraignment - ANSWERS-To call a defendant before a court to answer to an indictment/charge.
Arrest - ANSWERS-To take or keep in custody by authority of law.
Bench warrant - ANSWERS-a warrant issued by a presiding judge or by a court against a person
guilty of contempt or indicted for a crime
Bill of Rights - ANSWERS-A summary of fundamental rights and privileges that a government
guarantees to the people; the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
Bond - ANSWERS-A sum of money offered to secure the performance of a legal duty
Booking - ANSWERS-The process of registering and entering charges against a person who has
been arrested by the police.
Burden of proof - ANSWERS-the duty of proving a disputed assertion or charge
Case law - ANSWERS-Law established by judicial decisions in cases.
Citation - ANSWERS-An official summons to appear before a court.
Answers27
Forgery (16-9-1) - ANSWERS-With intent to defraud;
-first degree: felony; writes and utters; not a check
-second degree: felony; possesses writing other than a check
-third degree: felony; possesses or utters fraudulent check $1500 or more or 10 or more
fraudulent checks
-fourth degree; misdemeanor; possesses or utters fraudulent check less than $1500 or less than
10 fraudulent checks.
Obstruction of officers (16-10-24) - ANSWERS-Misdemeanor; knowingly and willfully obstructs
or hinders any peace officer.
Felony; knowingly and willfully obstructs or hinders any peace officer in a violent manner or by
throwing man or animal bodily fluids at such individual.
Remove or attempt to remove firearm, chemical spray, or baton from person acting within
course of employment (16-10-33) - ANSWERS-Felony; any person who knowingly to remove or
attempt to remove a firearm, chemical spray, or baton from the possession of another person
that is lawfully acting within the course and scope of employment.
Loitering or prowling (16-11-36) - ANSWERS-Misdemeanor; when someone in a place or time or
in a manner not usual for law abiding individuals under circumstances that warrant a justifiable
and reasonable alarm or immediate concern for the safety of persons or property in the vicinity.
,Terroristic threats and acts (16-11-37) - ANSWERS-Terroristic threat: misdemeanor; when a
person threatens to commit any crime of violence, release any hazardous substance, or burn or
damage property with the purpose of terrorizing another person, causing evacuation, causing
public inconvenience, or in reckless disregard.
Terroristic act: felony; when a person uses a burning or flaming cross or other symbol to
terrorize another, not in the commission of a lawful act throws an object at a conveyance being
operated or occupied by passengers, or releases any hazardous substance with the purpose of
terrorizing another person, causing evacuation, causing public inconvenience, or in reckless
disregard
Public drunkenness (16-11-41) - ANSWERS-Misdemeanor; a person in an intoxicated condition
in a public place or private place without invitation of the owner that is boisterous, indecent, or
vulgar.
Accusation - ANSWERS-a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong
Acquit - ANSWERS-To absolve a criminal defendant of a charge by judicial process
adjudicate - ANSWERS-to make an official decision about who is right in a dispute; to settle
judicially
Administrative Law - ANSWERS-law dealing with the establishment, duties, and powers of
agencies in the executive branch of government
Affidavit - ANSWERS-a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation
before an authorized magistrate or officer
, Appeals - ANSWERS-a legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for
review of the decision of a lower court
appellate court - ANSWERS-A court having jurisdiction to review cases and issues that were
originally tried in lower courts; 13 courts in the US below the Supreme Court
Arraignment - ANSWERS-To call a defendant before a court to answer to an indictment/charge.
Arrest - ANSWERS-To take or keep in custody by authority of law.
Bench warrant - ANSWERS-a warrant issued by a presiding judge or by a court against a person
guilty of contempt or indicted for a crime
Bill of Rights - ANSWERS-A summary of fundamental rights and privileges that a government
guarantees to the people; the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
Bond - ANSWERS-A sum of money offered to secure the performance of a legal duty
Booking - ANSWERS-The process of registering and entering charges against a person who has
been arrested by the police.
Burden of proof - ANSWERS-the duty of proving a disputed assertion or charge
Case law - ANSWERS-Law established by judicial decisions in cases.
Citation - ANSWERS-An official summons to appear before a court.
