WEEK 4
Legal Awareness Quiz
Test your knowledge on legal concepts with our engaging quiz designed for students and professionals alike. Whether you're studying for a certification, brushing up on your legal terminology, or just curious about the law, this quiz covers a wide range of topics!
- 69 challenging questions
- Multiple-choice format
- Learn about definitions, classifications, and legal principles
What are the alternatives to prosecution?
Mediation, warnings, civil remedies, referral services
Warnings, tickets, citations, long forms
There are no alternatives. All calls answered by officers result in prosecution.
Jail, prison, federal penitentiary
True or False: a person can be charged with "Attempt"
True. Attempt is a felony
False. Attempt is paired with a crime.
Solicitation is classified as "Commanding, encouraging, or ______ something from someone which would constitute a felony."
Taking
Forcing
Requesting
Convincing
Attempt is charged how many classes down from the crime's classification?
None
One
Two
Three
Solicitation is charged how many classes down from the crime's classification?
None
One
Two
Three
Conspiracy is classified as "one person committing a(n) _____ ___ in the furtherance of an offense"
Felony
Misdemeanor
Criminal act
Overt act
Overt acts are not necessary for conspiracy if the crime is a _____ upon another person.
Felony
Misdemeanor
Petty offense
Crime
Conspiracy is charged how many classes down from the crime's classification?
None
One
Two
Three
Four
What is the culpable mental state associated with facilitation?
Recklessly
Ignorantly
Intending
Knowingly
Facilitation is charged how many classes down from the crime's classification?
None
One
Two
Three
Four
The "Rules of Construction" listed in Title 13 urge officers to do what with the law?
Strictly adhere to it
Only uphold the ones you believe in
Use discretion and the spirit of the law
Follow the letter of the law always
Title 13 outlines what?
Traffic code
Criminal Code
Homicide
Abuse
The ARS often provides the culpable mental states associated with the classification of certain crimes. How many culpable mental states are there?
One
Two
Three
Four
Which is the least culpable mental state?
Intentionally
Knowingly
Recklessly
Criminal Negligence
Which is the most culpable mental state?
Intentionally
Knowingly
Recklessly
Criminal Negligence
The definition of conduct includes ______ and the accompanying culpable mental state
Acts
Omissions
Acts and omissions
Neither acts or omissions
Which is not included in the definition of crime?
Felonies
Misdemeanors
Petty Offenses
All are included in the definition of crime
How many indicators of street gang membership are listed in the ARS
3
5
7
10
How many of indicators of street gang membership must an individual display in order to be labeled a member of a criminal street gang?
All of them
One
Two
Three
True or False: the definitions of "deadly weapon" and "deadly instrument" are the same
True
False
True or False: a firearm is considered a deadly weapon
True
False
True or False: Permanently inoperable firearms are still considered to be deadly weapons
True
False
What is the difference between felonies and misdemeanors based on their definitions?
There is no difference; they are the same
Felony sentences do not garner imprisonment while misdemeanors do
Misdemeanor sentences do not garner imprisonment while felonies do
Felonies and misdemeanor sentences both garner imprisonment
What is the difference between offenses and crimes based on their definitions?
Offenses includes petty crimes while crimes do not
Crimes include petty crime while offenses does not
They are both the same
True or False: Those guilty of petty crimes can be fines.
True. Petty fines can only receive sentences of fines
False. Petty crimes can receive prison time as well.
What is the difference between physical force and deadly physical force based on their definitions?
Physical force includes the risk of serious injury or death while deadly physical force does not
Deadly physical force includes the risk of serious physical injury or death while physical force does not
Use of physical force is not a crime while use of deadly physical force is a crime
True or False: Bicycles are not included under the definition of "vehicle"
True
False
True or False: Incarcerated persons keep the same rights as free persons.
True
False
How many misdemeanor classes are there?
Three
Two
One
How many felony classes are there?
Five
Six
Seven
Four
True or False: Juveniles will be charged as adults if they commit any violent felony
True
False. Juveniles will always be charged in juvenile court
The definition of accomplice is anyone who "_____ or _____ the commission of an offense, aids, or provides means to commit an offense."
Conspires, organizes
Solicits, facilitates
Performs, enacts
True or False: Ignorance is a valid defense
True
False
What is the statute of limitation for a Class 2 through Class 6 felony
6 months
1 year
5 years
7 years
What is the statute of limitation for a misdemeanor?
6 months
1 year
5 years
7 years
What is the statute of limitation for a petty offense?
6 months
1 year
5 years
7 years
The fundamental objectives of the juvenile justice system are _____ and _____.
Punish, reform
Teach, deter
Protection, rehabilitation
Sentence, charge
1st and 2nd degree murder, forced sexual assault, and armed robbery are crimes that are automatically transferred to criminal court if the juvenile is at least how many years old?
8 years old
13 years old
15 years old
18 years old
All persons under _______ fall under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court
8 years old
13 years old
15 years old
18 years old
Along with providing referrals to other agencies and placing the juvenile into custody, this is also an adjudication alternative for juveniles
Transfer to criminal court
Release to parent or guardian
Release to teacher
Detain in jail overnight
True or false: Juvenile felony complaints go straight to a juvenile probation officer for pre-petition evaluation.
True. Juvenile probation officers handle all cases involving anyone under the age of eighteen.
False. Felony complaints go to the county attorney for review.
What is the first stage of processing a court referral, beginning with the officer?
Parents must be notified immediately that the complaint is being sent to court
The juvenile is sentenced to court
A petition is filed stating the facts of the case with the report attached
Officers are not involved in cases regarding juveniles
What are the five hearings in the juvenile court process? Select ALL that apply:
Trial hearing
Advisory hearing
Pre-trial hearing
Detention hearing
Adjudication hearing
Sentencing hearing
Disposition hearing
Follow-up hearing
Transfer hearing
Final hearing
Rehabilitation hearing
Advisory hearing
What does it mean when a county attorney has diverted a case?
The juvenile's complaint will not be formally filed
The juvenile will attend court at a later date
The juvenile will be sentenced as an adult due to the severity of the offense
The venue of the trial will be moved
How must juveniles be segregated from other prisoners?
A sight barrier
A sound barrier
A sight and sound barrier
Neither by sight nor sound barriers
A minor who is ___ years old or older can give consent if their parent or guardian is unavailable.
8
12
13
15
What should be the first priority of an officer who is responding to a sexual assault of a minor or physical abuse of a minor call?
Seek appropriate support system for minor immediately
Notify CPS/DES immediately
Notify supervisor
Check the minor's health; make them feel safe
Which action is it NOT encouraged for officers to do when responding to a sexual assault of a minor or physical abuse of a minor call?
Notify CPS immediately
Question the child immediately
Be gentle and understanding of the sensitive circumstances
Remove family member if they are a suspect in the abuse
Juvenile's rights under the Gault Decision mirror those of adults (under Miranda). Juveniles are also entitled to this additional right as well:
Right to remain silent
Right to counsel
Right to confront and cross-examine witnesses
Right to have a parent present
True or False: A juvenile can still be questioned if reasonable attempts to reach a parent were unsuccessful
True
False
True or False: Parents can be excluded from the juvenile questioning process
True
False
Which is an example of a circumstance where a parent will be excluded from the questioning of a juvenile?
The child declines having a parent present
The parent is a suspect
The parent is disruptive during the interview
The parent is threatening the officer or others
All of the above
None of the above
Officers have up to how many hours to contact parents that are out of state when a juvenile is taken into custody?
6 hours
12 hours
24 hours
36 hours
Select ALL of the following that are possible alternatives to placing a juvenile in custody:
Release to a teacher
Release to a parent or guardian
Refer to a public/private agency
Officer provides punishment
A juvenile court judge may determine a child to be _____ or _____.
Bad, good
Mean, nice
Guilty, innocent
Incorrigible, delinquent
A "naughty child" could also be called:
Delinquent
Incorrigible
Bad
Guilty
Which best fits this definition: "The inability or unwillingness of a parent or guardian to provide their child w/ supervision, food, clothing, shelter, or medical care which causes unreasonable risk of harm to the child's health or welfare."
Abandonment
Child Protective Services
Delinquent
Neglect
Juveniles that have been formally determined by the court to be either delinquent or incorrigible have been:
Sentenced
Adjudicated
Caught
Adjusted
The purpose of an adjudication hearing is to:
Determine whether a juvenile is delinquent or incorrigible
Determine whether a juvenile is guilty or innocent of an offense
Determine the best sentencing option as punishment
Determine which juvenile detention center the child will be sent to
Disposing of a case without the juvenile being required to go to court is known as:
Adjustment
Discretion
Diversion
"Thrown out"
Judges inform juveniles of the formal charges brought against them during this hearing:
Discovery hearing
Detention hearing
Transfer hearing
Advisory hearing
What is a delinquent act?
A misdemeanor or felony committed by someone over 18 years old
When children do not listen to their parents the first time
An act committed by a child of at least 8 years old that would be a criminal or petty offense if committed by an adult
A disturbance to the public peace committed by anyone under the age of 18 years old but over the age of 8 years old
The purpose of a detention hearing is to:
Determine the length of a juvenile's sentence confined in juvenile corrections
Determine whether to detain a juvenile for the remainder of the court proceedings
Determine the appropriate punishment for a delinquent juvenile
Determine the appropriate punishment for an incorrigible juvenile
True or False: During the disposition hearing, probation is a possible disposition outcome for a juvenile.
True. Juveniles can be placed on probation
False. Juveniles are either released or incarcerated.
Disposition hearings most closely match this aspect of the adult court process:
Pre-trial
Discovery
Trial
Sentencing
A juvenile is defined as being anyone under the age of:
8 years old
13 years old
15 years old
18 years old
Juvenile court is a division of the _______ court.
Justice of the peace
Appellate
Superior
Civil
When the juvenile court considers transferring the case to adult criminal court for prosecution, a _____ hearing is held.
Transfer
Advisory
Disposition
Adjudication
Transfer hearings are also known as:
Advisory hearings
Pre-trial hearings
Detention hearings
Remand hearings
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