2026-2027 Special Basic SCCJA Exam Prep Study
guide with 400 Real Test Questions and Answers/
Latest 300 Practice questions and Correct answers for
the SCCJA Special Basic Exam Prep
What is the statute of limitations for most felonies in SC?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 7 years
-ANSWER- B
What is the statute of limitations for misdemeanors in SC?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) No statute of limitations
-ANSWER- B
The right to a public trial is guaranteed by which amendment?
A) 4th
B) 5th
C) 6th
D) 8th
-ANSWER- C
The right to confront witnesses against you is guaranteed by which amendment?
A) 4th
B) 5th
C) 6th
D) 14th
-ANSWER- C
The compulsory process for obtaining witnesses is found in which amendment?
A) 4th
B) 5th
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,C) 6th
D) 14th
-ANSWER- C
The right to an attorney for those who cannot afford one in criminal cases was
established by:
A) Miranda v. Arizona
B) Gideon v. Wainwright
C) Terry v. Ohio
D) Mapp v. Ohio
-ANSWER- B
The exclusionary rule was applied to the states by:
A) Mapp v. Ohio
B) Weeks v. United States
C) Katz v. United States
D) Chimel v. California
-ANSWER- A
The "inevitable discovery" exception to the exclusionary rule was established in:
A) Nix v. Williams
B) United States v. Leon
C) Wong Sun v. United States
D) Terry v. Ohio
-ANSWER- A
Which of the following is not an element of a crime?
A) Jurisdiction
B) Identification of defendant
C) Motive
D) Mental intent
-ANSWER- C
"Actus reus" refers to:
A) The guilty mind
B) The guilty act
C) The criminal intent
D) The defense of insanity
-ANSWER- B
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,"Mens rea" refers to:
A) The guilty act
B) The guilty mind or criminal intent
C) The physical evidence
D) The confession
-ANSWER- B
A person who aids and abets the commission of a crime may be charged as:
A) An accessory before the fact
B) A principal
C) An accessory after the fact
D) A conspirator
-ANSWER- B
In SC, an accessory after the fact to a felony is guilty of a:
A) Misdemeanor
B) Felony
C) Summary offense
D) Civil violation
-ANSWER- B
The crime of attempt requires:
A) Specific intent to commit the crime
B) Reckless behavior
C) Negligence
D) Strict liability
-ANSWER- A
Solicitation to commit a crime is complete when:
A) The crime is actually committed
B) The solicitation is made with intent that the crime be committed
C) The person solicited agrees
D) The person solicited commits the crime
-ANSWER- B
Conspiracy requires:
A) An agreement between two or more persons
B) An overt act
C) Both A and B
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, D) The actual commission of the target crime
-ANSWER- C
What is the maximum fine a magistrate court can impose in a criminal case in SC?
A) $200
B) $500
C) $1,000
D) $5,000
-ANSWER- B
What is the maximum jail sentence a magistrate court can impose in SC?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
-ANSWER- B
Municipal courts in SC have jurisdiction over:
A) All state criminal offenses
B) Violations of city ordinances
C) Civil cases over $7,500
D) Divorce cases
-ANSWER- B
Family Court in SC has exclusive jurisdiction over:
A) All criminal cases involving juveniles
B) Traffic violations by adults
C) Civil cases over $7,500
D) Probate matters
-ANSWER- A
In SC, a juvenile is defined as a person under the age of:
A) 16
B) 17
C) 18
D) 21
-ANSWER- C
In SC, a child 17 years of age who commits a crime is generally:
A) Treated as a juvenile
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guide with 400 Real Test Questions and Answers/
Latest 300 Practice questions and Correct answers for
the SCCJA Special Basic Exam Prep
What is the statute of limitations for most felonies in SC?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 7 years
-ANSWER- B
What is the statute of limitations for misdemeanors in SC?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) No statute of limitations
-ANSWER- B
The right to a public trial is guaranteed by which amendment?
A) 4th
B) 5th
C) 6th
D) 8th
-ANSWER- C
The right to confront witnesses against you is guaranteed by which amendment?
A) 4th
B) 5th
C) 6th
D) 14th
-ANSWER- C
The compulsory process for obtaining witnesses is found in which amendment?
A) 4th
B) 5th
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,C) 6th
D) 14th
-ANSWER- C
The right to an attorney for those who cannot afford one in criminal cases was
established by:
A) Miranda v. Arizona
B) Gideon v. Wainwright
C) Terry v. Ohio
D) Mapp v. Ohio
-ANSWER- B
The exclusionary rule was applied to the states by:
A) Mapp v. Ohio
B) Weeks v. United States
C) Katz v. United States
D) Chimel v. California
-ANSWER- A
The "inevitable discovery" exception to the exclusionary rule was established in:
A) Nix v. Williams
B) United States v. Leon
C) Wong Sun v. United States
D) Terry v. Ohio
-ANSWER- A
Which of the following is not an element of a crime?
A) Jurisdiction
B) Identification of defendant
C) Motive
D) Mental intent
-ANSWER- C
"Actus reus" refers to:
A) The guilty mind
B) The guilty act
C) The criminal intent
D) The defense of insanity
-ANSWER- B
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,"Mens rea" refers to:
A) The guilty act
B) The guilty mind or criminal intent
C) The physical evidence
D) The confession
-ANSWER- B
A person who aids and abets the commission of a crime may be charged as:
A) An accessory before the fact
B) A principal
C) An accessory after the fact
D) A conspirator
-ANSWER- B
In SC, an accessory after the fact to a felony is guilty of a:
A) Misdemeanor
B) Felony
C) Summary offense
D) Civil violation
-ANSWER- B
The crime of attempt requires:
A) Specific intent to commit the crime
B) Reckless behavior
C) Negligence
D) Strict liability
-ANSWER- A
Solicitation to commit a crime is complete when:
A) The crime is actually committed
B) The solicitation is made with intent that the crime be committed
C) The person solicited agrees
D) The person solicited commits the crime
-ANSWER- B
Conspiracy requires:
A) An agreement between two or more persons
B) An overt act
C) Both A and B
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, D) The actual commission of the target crime
-ANSWER- C
What is the maximum fine a magistrate court can impose in a criminal case in SC?
A) $200
B) $500
C) $1,000
D) $5,000
-ANSWER- B
What is the maximum jail sentence a magistrate court can impose in SC?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
-ANSWER- B
Municipal courts in SC have jurisdiction over:
A) All state criminal offenses
B) Violations of city ordinances
C) Civil cases over $7,500
D) Divorce cases
-ANSWER- B
Family Court in SC has exclusive jurisdiction over:
A) All criminal cases involving juveniles
B) Traffic violations by adults
C) Civil cases over $7,500
D) Probate matters
-ANSWER- A
In SC, a juvenile is defined as a person under the age of:
A) 16
B) 17
C) 18
D) 21
-ANSWER- C
In SC, a child 17 years of age who commits a crime is generally:
A) Treated as a juvenile
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