SOCE PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED 2026/2027
If an officer is found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor, what would
happen to the officer's certification? - ANSWER -Revocation of certification
______________to upload the law through the investigation of violations of
criminal law; to protect the USA from foreign intelligence and terrorist
activities. - ANSWER -FBI
Which statement is most accurate about case law? - ANSWER -The body of
law is formed by the decisions of the court system.
These rights, such as freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable
searches and seizures, and prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, are
described in the first ten amendments to the constitution, which are known
as the: - ANSWER -Bill of Rights
The __________________amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and
public trial and counsel, an impartial jury, to be informed of the nature of
charges and to confront witnesses - ANSWER -Sixth Amendment
At 3:00 AM officer Dennis was patrolling the streets when he cane
encountered with a male wearing a university hoody over his head with an
object in his hands walking towards the dorms, when officer Dennis
approached the male he began to walk faster and not look back, based on
what legal concept can officer Dennis detain the male? - ANSWER -
Reasonable Suspicion
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of:
1. The offender entered and remained in a structure or conveyance owned
by or in the possession of the victim.
,2. The offender did not have the permission or consent of the victim, or
anyone authorized to act for the victim to enter and/or remain in the
structure or conveyance at the time.
3. At the time of entering and/or remaining in the structure or conveyance,
the offender had a fully formed, conscious intent to commit the crime that is
listed in the charge. - ANSWER -Elements of Burglary
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of_________________?
1. The offender actually and intentionally touched or struck the victim
against the victim's will.
2. The offender intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim. - ANSWER -
Elements of Battery
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of__________________?
1. The offender intentionally and unlawfully threatened, either by word or
act, to do violence to the victim.
2. At the time, the offender appeared to have the ability to carry out the
threat.
3. The act of the offender created in the mind of the victim a well-founded
fear that the violence was about to take place.
4. The victim was at the time a law enforcement officer, firefighter,
emergency medical care provider, law enforcement explorer, public transit
employee of agent, or other specified officer.
5. The offender knew the victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter,
employee or agent, or other specified officer.
6. t the time of the assault, the victim was engaged in the lawful
performance of his duties. - ANSWER -Elements of Assault on Law
Enforcement Officer of Firefighter
, Who does domestic violence pertain to? - ANSWER -Family or household
members
A women picked up someone else's luggage at the airport that was identical
to hers. She has no criminal intent to steal it, it was a mistake. What legal
defense applies to the woman? - ANSWER -Mistake of ignorance of fact
Examples of drugs, a gun, clothing, or money would be considered what
type of evidence? - ANSWER -Physical evidence
Law enforcement officers are also authorized to use reasonable and
necessary force to effect an __________________? - ANSWER -Investigative
Stop
Which statement does not apply to ethical decision making? - ANSWER -Can
I get away with what I'm about to do?
During a traffic stop, the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver
is under the influence, therefore the officer is placing the suspect under
arrest for DUI, the officer places the handcuffs on the suspect and tells the
suspect to walk to the back of the car. Once the suspect began to walk the
suspect fell and hurt himself since he could not break his fall. Under what
tort can the suspect try to sue the officer? - ANSWER -Negligence
On February 17, 2012 Alex and his friends planned to stage a burglary at
Alex's house. Alex told his friends that he would take his parents out to
dinner while they would burglarize his parents home and take their TV and
expensive jewelry. Once the burglary would take place Alex and his friends
promised to share the money. What is Alex's role in the staged crime? -
ANSWER -Principal Of The First Degree
100% VERIFIED 2026/2027
If an officer is found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor, what would
happen to the officer's certification? - ANSWER -Revocation of certification
______________to upload the law through the investigation of violations of
criminal law; to protect the USA from foreign intelligence and terrorist
activities. - ANSWER -FBI
Which statement is most accurate about case law? - ANSWER -The body of
law is formed by the decisions of the court system.
These rights, such as freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable
searches and seizures, and prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, are
described in the first ten amendments to the constitution, which are known
as the: - ANSWER -Bill of Rights
The __________________amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and
public trial and counsel, an impartial jury, to be informed of the nature of
charges and to confront witnesses - ANSWER -Sixth Amendment
At 3:00 AM officer Dennis was patrolling the streets when he cane
encountered with a male wearing a university hoody over his head with an
object in his hands walking towards the dorms, when officer Dennis
approached the male he began to walk faster and not look back, based on
what legal concept can officer Dennis detain the male? - ANSWER -
Reasonable Suspicion
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of:
1. The offender entered and remained in a structure or conveyance owned
by or in the possession of the victim.
,2. The offender did not have the permission or consent of the victim, or
anyone authorized to act for the victim to enter and/or remain in the
structure or conveyance at the time.
3. At the time of entering and/or remaining in the structure or conveyance,
the offender had a fully formed, conscious intent to commit the crime that is
listed in the charge. - ANSWER -Elements of Burglary
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of_________________?
1. The offender actually and intentionally touched or struck the victim
against the victim's will.
2. The offender intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim. - ANSWER -
Elements of Battery
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of__________________?
1. The offender intentionally and unlawfully threatened, either by word or
act, to do violence to the victim.
2. At the time, the offender appeared to have the ability to carry out the
threat.
3. The act of the offender created in the mind of the victim a well-founded
fear that the violence was about to take place.
4. The victim was at the time a law enforcement officer, firefighter,
emergency medical care provider, law enforcement explorer, public transit
employee of agent, or other specified officer.
5. The offender knew the victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter,
employee or agent, or other specified officer.
6. t the time of the assault, the victim was engaged in the lawful
performance of his duties. - ANSWER -Elements of Assault on Law
Enforcement Officer of Firefighter
, Who does domestic violence pertain to? - ANSWER -Family or household
members
A women picked up someone else's luggage at the airport that was identical
to hers. She has no criminal intent to steal it, it was a mistake. What legal
defense applies to the woman? - ANSWER -Mistake of ignorance of fact
Examples of drugs, a gun, clothing, or money would be considered what
type of evidence? - ANSWER -Physical evidence
Law enforcement officers are also authorized to use reasonable and
necessary force to effect an __________________? - ANSWER -Investigative
Stop
Which statement does not apply to ethical decision making? - ANSWER -Can
I get away with what I'm about to do?
During a traffic stop, the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver
is under the influence, therefore the officer is placing the suspect under
arrest for DUI, the officer places the handcuffs on the suspect and tells the
suspect to walk to the back of the car. Once the suspect began to walk the
suspect fell and hurt himself since he could not break his fall. Under what
tort can the suspect try to sue the officer? - ANSWER -Negligence
On February 17, 2012 Alex and his friends planned to stage a burglary at
Alex's house. Alex told his friends that he would take his parents out to
dinner while they would burglarize his parents home and take their TV and
expensive jewelry. Once the burglary would take place Alex and his friends
promised to share the money. What is Alex's role in the staged crime? -
ANSWER -Principal Of The First Degree
