Criminal Statutes Test

Question 1

Leaving an animal in a vehicle for an extended period of time without access to food or water could be considered what crime?

Answer 1

Animal cruelty

Question 2

Theft is typically a misdemeanor offense unless the value of the item(s) or services stolen exceed what amount?

Answer 2

$1000

Question 3

A student’s car was broken into an the passenger window was broken, however nothing was stolen. What crime could the suspect be charged with?

Answer 3

Criminal damaging

Question 4

In order for a person to be charged with any crime, all of the _____ of the crime must be met.

Answer 4

Elements

Question 5

Aggravated Arson is by means of fire or explosives, cause physical harm to any structure. (T/F)

Answer 5

False

Question 6

It is good practice to charge someone with both Domestic Violence and Assault for the same incident. (T/F)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Theft by force or intimidation is commonly known as what?

Answer 7

Robbery

Question 8

Attempting to take or taking a firearm from a police officer by force is what crime?

Answer 8

Aggravated robbery

Question 9

A person who has been previously told and given notice not to return to CSCC property could be charged with what?

Answer 9

Criminal Tresspass

Question 10

An individual that has a valid CCW permit, but refuses to remove their weapon from campus property can be charged under a section of Criminal Trespass. (T/F)

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Burglary is the proper charge if someone breaks into the Bookstore while another person other than an accomplice is in the building. (T/F)

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Breaking and Entering is defined as by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure. (T/F)

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The proper charge for someone that breaks into a vending machine and steals a Moon Pie is Tampering with a Coin Machine. (T/F)

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Causing or attempting to cause serious physical harm to another or their unborn is Felonious Assault. (T/F)

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Possessing less than 100 grams of marijuana is a minor misdemeanor. (T/F)

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

Conviction of any drug offense could result in a student losing their financial aid. (T/F)

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Conviction of a marijuana drug offense can result in an additional penalty of having your driver’s license suspended for up to 6 months. (T/F)

Answer 17

True

Question 18

In order to be charged with Domestic Violence, the victim and the offender must live together. (T/F)

Answer 18

False

Question 19

“Attempt” is a separate charge in instances where the offender tries, but does not succeed in committing the crime intended. (T/F)

Answer 19

True

Question 20

If someone steals a book from the Bookstore and conceals the book in their backpack, the use of the backpack can be an additional charge under the Criminal Tools section. (T/F)

Answer 20

True

Question 21

You should always check a person’s Computerized Criminal History (CCH) before charging them with a crime because previous convictions can enhance your current charge. (T/F)

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Anyone that fails to identify themselves when requested to do so by a police officer can be arrested. (T/F)

Answer 22

False

Question 23

A person must give you their social security number upon request to identify themselves. (T/F)

Answer 23

False

Question 24

What is the proper charge when a person flushes drugs in a toilet when they have knowledge that your investigation is in progress?

Answer 24

Tampering with Evidence

Question 25

John Doe has trapped his girlfriend Jane Smith in a classroom and is blocking the exit and will not allow her to leave, even though she wants to. What crime has John Doe committed?

Answer 25

Unlawful Restraint

Question 26

Menacing by Stalking is knowingly engaging in a pattern of conduct that causes another person to believe that the offender will cause physical harm or mental distress. (T/F)

Answer 26

True

Question 27

You can make an arrest based on an allegation of a Violation of a Restraining/Protection order without having seen the offender commit the crime. (T/F)

Answer 27

True

Question 28

You can make an arrest based on the allegation of Public Indecency without having seen the offender commit the crime. (T/F)

Answer 28

True

Question 29

A theft offense is automatically a felony if a credit card is stolen. (T/F)

Answer 29

True

Question 30

A theft offense is automatically a felony if a license plate is stolen. (T/F)

Answer 30

True

Question 31

A person who is not intoxicated, but carrying an open alcoholic container in public is an arrestable offense. (T/F)

Answer 31

False

Question 32

A person who is clearly intoxicated in public can be charged with what crime?

Answer 32

Disorderly conduct by intoxication

Question 33

Someone who tries to sell oregano as marijuana has committed a crime. (T/F)`

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Wehen on a Domestic Violence call, the preferred course of action is to separate the parties and interview them individually. (T/F)

Answer 34

True

Question 35

You can legally transport a loaded firearm in your car, so long as the firearm is not accessible to the driver or any passenger without having to leave the vehicle to access it. (T/F)

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Name the four culpable mental states.

Answer 36

Knowingly, Recklessly, Purposefully, Negligently.

Question 37

Engaging in conduct that an ordinary observer would believe to be sexual conduct or masturbation is considered what crime?

Answer 37

public indecency

Question 38

Intentionally setting off a fire alarm and evacuating the building would be considered what crime?

Answer 38

Inducing panic

Question 39

Any threat made to a person by another that cause them to believe they will cause physical harm to that person is what crime?

Answer 39

Menacing