Colorado POST study QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Components of the criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWERS-law enforcement, courts/ judicial,
corrections
Major goals of the criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWERS-Guarantee due process and equal rights
Burden of Proof (Criminal) - CORRECT ANSWERS-beyond a reasonable doubt
Burden of proof (Civil) - CORRECT ANSWERS-preponderance of the evidence
Role of a DA - CORRECT ANSWERS-Represent victim and community- Pushes cases and charges
Purpose of a preliminary hearing - CORRECT ANSWERS-to determine the existence of probable cause
6th Amendment rights - CORRECT ANSWERS-Right to..
Speedy Trial
impartial jury
to be advised of charges
confront witnesses
USC Section 1983 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Federal lawsuit brought against an LEO while acting under color
of authority - Civil case that allows damages to be paid out
Miranda triggers and two important rights - CORRECT ANSWERS-When someone is in custody AND being
interrogated
,Remain silent and an attorney present
When can a statement be suppressed in court - CORRECT ANSWERS-When a suspect is questioned and
in custody without being mirandized
Leader - CORRECT ANSWERS-sets a vision and guides team
Manager - CORRECT ANSWERS-Day-today- day organization and executing tasks
CRS 16-03-103 (PG 298/ 299 in Blue book) - CORRECT ANSWERS-LEO are allowed to stop anyone for
reasonable suspicion, can ask for ID, and conduct a pat down (frisk) if safety issues are a concern
Priorities of a Preliminary Investigation - CORRECT ANSWERS-To gather evidence and secure the scene
Identify witnesses/ victims
Determine PC to launch a full investigation
What is "Wellness" - CORRECT ANSWERS-The determination and active pursuit of a healthy life style
Duties of a Postal Inspector - CORRECT ANSWERS-To handle mail fraud
What is Culpable mental status 18-01-501 - CORRECT ANSWERS-"Mens Rea" (guilty mind)- A suspect's
state of mind during their act of committing a crime
-Intentionally, or with intent, or knowingly, or willfully, or recklessly, or with criminal negligence
Def. of Intentionally or with intent - CORRECT ANSWERS-conscious objective is to cause the specific
result prescribed by the statue defining the offense
,Def. of Knowingly or willingly - CORRECT ANSWERS-General intent crimes
aware that his conduct is of such nature or that such circumstances exist (when a result of his conduct is
practically certain to cause the result)
Def. of Recklessly - CORRECT ANSWERS-Consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a
result will occur or that a circumstance exists.
Def. of a Voluntary Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-Result of effort or determination, and includes the
possession of property if the actor was aware of his physical possession or control thereof a sufficient
period to have been able to terminate it
Def. Criminal Negligence - CORRECT ANSWERS-A gross deviation from the standard of care that a
reasonable person would exercise, he fails to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a result
will occur or that a circumstance exists
4th Amdendement - CORRECT ANSWERS-Prohibits unlawful search and seizure without Probable Cause
Case Laws
- Terry V Ohio
- Stone v People
5th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Right to remain silent without self-incrimination
Right to not have double jeopardy
Right to Due process
Right to a Grand Jury
Case Law
- Miranda V Arizona
, 14th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Right to Due Process and equal protection of the laws
Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWERS-First 10 amendments to the Constitution
6th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rights to..
A speedy trial
Confronting a witness
Assistance of Counsel
Informed of charges
Venue
Compulsory Process (Subpoena a Witness)
8th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-No excessive bail, no cruel and unusual punishment
Equal Protection Clause - CORRECT ANSWERS-A part of the 14th Amendment (1868) states no state has
the right to deny equal protection
1st Amendement - CORRECT ANSWERS-Freedom to..
Speech
Peacefully Assemble
Religion
Press
and Petition
all within reasonable limits
CRS 16-2.5-101 (PG 287 in Blue book) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Definition of a LEO-
ANSWERS
Components of the criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWERS-law enforcement, courts/ judicial,
corrections
Major goals of the criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWERS-Guarantee due process and equal rights
Burden of Proof (Criminal) - CORRECT ANSWERS-beyond a reasonable doubt
Burden of proof (Civil) - CORRECT ANSWERS-preponderance of the evidence
Role of a DA - CORRECT ANSWERS-Represent victim and community- Pushes cases and charges
Purpose of a preliminary hearing - CORRECT ANSWERS-to determine the existence of probable cause
6th Amendment rights - CORRECT ANSWERS-Right to..
Speedy Trial
impartial jury
to be advised of charges
confront witnesses
USC Section 1983 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Federal lawsuit brought against an LEO while acting under color
of authority - Civil case that allows damages to be paid out
Miranda triggers and two important rights - CORRECT ANSWERS-When someone is in custody AND being
interrogated
,Remain silent and an attorney present
When can a statement be suppressed in court - CORRECT ANSWERS-When a suspect is questioned and
in custody without being mirandized
Leader - CORRECT ANSWERS-sets a vision and guides team
Manager - CORRECT ANSWERS-Day-today- day organization and executing tasks
CRS 16-03-103 (PG 298/ 299 in Blue book) - CORRECT ANSWERS-LEO are allowed to stop anyone for
reasonable suspicion, can ask for ID, and conduct a pat down (frisk) if safety issues are a concern
Priorities of a Preliminary Investigation - CORRECT ANSWERS-To gather evidence and secure the scene
Identify witnesses/ victims
Determine PC to launch a full investigation
What is "Wellness" - CORRECT ANSWERS-The determination and active pursuit of a healthy life style
Duties of a Postal Inspector - CORRECT ANSWERS-To handle mail fraud
What is Culpable mental status 18-01-501 - CORRECT ANSWERS-"Mens Rea" (guilty mind)- A suspect's
state of mind during their act of committing a crime
-Intentionally, or with intent, or knowingly, or willfully, or recklessly, or with criminal negligence
Def. of Intentionally or with intent - CORRECT ANSWERS-conscious objective is to cause the specific
result prescribed by the statue defining the offense
,Def. of Knowingly or willingly - CORRECT ANSWERS-General intent crimes
aware that his conduct is of such nature or that such circumstances exist (when a result of his conduct is
practically certain to cause the result)
Def. of Recklessly - CORRECT ANSWERS-Consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a
result will occur or that a circumstance exists.
Def. of a Voluntary Act - CORRECT ANSWERS-Result of effort or determination, and includes the
possession of property if the actor was aware of his physical possession or control thereof a sufficient
period to have been able to terminate it
Def. Criminal Negligence - CORRECT ANSWERS-A gross deviation from the standard of care that a
reasonable person would exercise, he fails to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a result
will occur or that a circumstance exists
4th Amdendement - CORRECT ANSWERS-Prohibits unlawful search and seizure without Probable Cause
Case Laws
- Terry V Ohio
- Stone v People
5th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Right to remain silent without self-incrimination
Right to not have double jeopardy
Right to Due process
Right to a Grand Jury
Case Law
- Miranda V Arizona
, 14th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Right to Due Process and equal protection of the laws
Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWERS-First 10 amendments to the Constitution
6th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rights to..
A speedy trial
Confronting a witness
Assistance of Counsel
Informed of charges
Venue
Compulsory Process (Subpoena a Witness)
8th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-No excessive bail, no cruel and unusual punishment
Equal Protection Clause - CORRECT ANSWERS-A part of the 14th Amendment (1868) states no state has
the right to deny equal protection
1st Amendement - CORRECT ANSWERS-Freedom to..
Speech
Peacefully Assemble
Religion
Press
and Petition
all within reasonable limits
CRS 16-2.5-101 (PG 287 in Blue book) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Definition of a LEO-
