Criminal Justice
Review – Test #1
Name 3 sources of the law (different levels)
Who issues an executive order and does it carry the weight of law?
New Jersey v. TLO addressed what issue and what was the finding of the Supreme
Court?
An eye for an eye comes from what ancient code of laws?
Does a protective sweep require a warrant and under what circumstances can
one be conducted?
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
What is the exclusionary rule and which Supreme Court case was it developed out
of?
Where, even with a concealed carry license, can a person NOT carry a handgun?
What level of offense is carrying a handgun on your person without a conceal
carry license?
What is the level of proof required for an arrest?
What is the Bill of Rights?
What Supreme Court case gives an Officer permission to frisk a person that they
have legally detained, if the Officer believes the person may have a weapon?
Is reasonable suspicion enough for an arrest warrant to be issued?
Can a person be arrested and sentenced to jail for a speeding ticket?
Define inchoate offense and name the 3 types. Give an example of each.
What are the 3 types of intent? Explain each.
What is the punishment range for a capital murder offense?
Explain how a person can be charged with capital murder.
List an examples of crimes against a person, habitation, property, public order and
public morals.
What are the two elements of a crime? Define each.
Explain the difference between probation and parole.
Explain the 3 ways Actus Reus can be met.
When can a person be tried twice for the same offense?
Define the 3 type of possession that meet the actus reus requirement.
Tell which amendment applies:
Freedom of Speech
Right to Bear Arms
Protection against Double Jeopardy
Right to a Speedy Trial
Prohibits Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure
Confrontation of Witnesses
Know the punishment ranges for the following:
Misdemeanor:
C
B
A
Felony:
State Jail
3rd
2nd
1st
Capital