MPOETC Certification Test With Correct Answers
1. 1st Amendment (1791): Freedom of speech, religion and press and the right to
petition
2. 2nd Amendment (1791): Right to bear arms
3. 3rd Amendment (1791): The government may not house soldiers in private
homes without consent of the owner
4. 4th Amendment (1791): Freedom from unreasonable search and seizures
5. 5th Amendment (1791): Double jeopardy, can't incriminate yourself, due process
6. 6th Amendment (1791: The right to a speedy and public trial. The right to confront
the accuser
7. 7th Amendment (1791): Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
8. 8th Amendment (1791): Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail/and cruel
unusual punishment
9. 14th Amendment: Can't deprive a citizen of life, liberty or property without due
process
10. Bill of Rights: First 10 amendments to the Constitution
11. PA Constitution: More restrictive than US Constitution
12. Statutes: Written laws made by legislatures
13. civil rights violation: Unlawful arrest, search and seizure without probable
cause. Holding a prisoner beyond limitations
14. When can officers enter another jurisdiction: Hot pursuit, asked, mutual aid,
official business and felony crimes
15. case laws: Written decision of appellate courts deciding actual cases
16. Tort: A violation of the civil law
17. Probable cause: Facts and circumstances that lead a reasonable person to
believe a crime had been committed and the suspect committed the crime
18. Three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
19. What branch of government do police fall under?: Executive
20. PA Court System: Common Pleas, Circuit, Supreme
21. US Court System: District, circuit, supreme
22. Grading of crimes: Felony, misdemeanor, summary
23. State of mind (Mens Rea) 4: Mental intent to commit crime
- Recklessly
- Intentionally
- Negligently
- Knowingly
24. Where are statutes of limitations found?: Title 42, section 5552 judiciary code
25. Codification: The act or process of rendering laws in written form
26. 2 elements of a crime: Physical act of crime (Actus Reus), Mental intend to do
so (Mens Rea)
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27. Instrument of a crime: Any instrument that is intended to be used to commit a
crime
28. 1st degree murder: 2502 - killing that is premeditated, deliberate and done with
malice
29. Felony Crimes: Murder, rape, kidnapping, arson, robbery, burglary, embezzle-
ment, forgery, theft, and perjury
30. Voluntary Manslaughter: 2503 - unlawful killing of a human being in sudden
heat of passion upon sufficient legal provocation. Felony 2
31. Stalking: 2709 - Repeatedly following, harassing, or threatening an individual.
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32. Kidnapping: 2901 - The unlawful removal or restraint of a person against his or
her will.
33. Rape: 3121 - Penetration however slight, forcible without consent. B
34. Burglary: 3502 - Unlawful entry with intent to commit a crime. F1
35. Criminal Mischief: Intentional or knowing damage or destruction of property.
36. Police powers derive from: Constitution, case law and statutory law
37. Affiant: Any responsible person capable of taking an oath affirming a criminal
complaint
38. 5 Types of bail: ROR
Non-Monetary
Unsecured
Nominal
Monetary
39. Venue: Boundaries which a Court has jurisdiction and authority
40. statute of limitations: Summary - 30 Days
Misdemeanor- 2 years
Felony - 5 years
Homicide - no limit
41. Four Corners Rule: No outside evidence may be used against somebody
during a search warrant/investigation
42. Search Warrants: Executed within 48 hours
43. Night Time Warrants: 2200-0600
44. How long to file a citation: Within 5 days
45. How long to respond to a citation: Within 10 days
46. Defendant has a right to a preliminary hearing: Within 3-10 days after arrest
47. Time limit for trial: If incarcerated - 180 days
Not incarcerated - 365 days
48. Minimum legal proof to justify arrest: Probable cause
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1. 1st Amendment (1791): Freedom of speech, religion and press and the right to
petition
2. 2nd Amendment (1791): Right to bear arms
3. 3rd Amendment (1791): The government may not house soldiers in private
homes without consent of the owner
4. 4th Amendment (1791): Freedom from unreasonable search and seizures
5. 5th Amendment (1791): Double jeopardy, can't incriminate yourself, due process
6. 6th Amendment (1791: The right to a speedy and public trial. The right to confront
the accuser
7. 7th Amendment (1791): Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
8. 8th Amendment (1791): Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail/and cruel
unusual punishment
9. 14th Amendment: Can't deprive a citizen of life, liberty or property without due
process
10. Bill of Rights: First 10 amendments to the Constitution
11. PA Constitution: More restrictive than US Constitution
12. Statutes: Written laws made by legislatures
13. civil rights violation: Unlawful arrest, search and seizure without probable
cause. Holding a prisoner beyond limitations
14. When can officers enter another jurisdiction: Hot pursuit, asked, mutual aid,
official business and felony crimes
15. case laws: Written decision of appellate courts deciding actual cases
16. Tort: A violation of the civil law
17. Probable cause: Facts and circumstances that lead a reasonable person to
believe a crime had been committed and the suspect committed the crime
18. Three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
19. What branch of government do police fall under?: Executive
20. PA Court System: Common Pleas, Circuit, Supreme
21. US Court System: District, circuit, supreme
22. Grading of crimes: Felony, misdemeanor, summary
23. State of mind (Mens Rea) 4: Mental intent to commit crime
- Recklessly
- Intentionally
- Negligently
- Knowingly
24. Where are statutes of limitations found?: Title 42, section 5552 judiciary code
25. Codification: The act or process of rendering laws in written form
26. 2 elements of a crime: Physical act of crime (Actus Reus), Mental intend to do
so (Mens Rea)
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27. Instrument of a crime: Any instrument that is intended to be used to commit a
crime
28. 1st degree murder: 2502 - killing that is premeditated, deliberate and done with
malice
29. Felony Crimes: Murder, rape, kidnapping, arson, robbery, burglary, embezzle-
ment, forgery, theft, and perjury
30. Voluntary Manslaughter: 2503 - unlawful killing of a human being in sudden
heat of passion upon sufficient legal provocation. Felony 2
31. Stalking: 2709 - Repeatedly following, harassing, or threatening an individual.
M1
32. Kidnapping: 2901 - The unlawful removal or restraint of a person against his or
her will.
33. Rape: 3121 - Penetration however slight, forcible without consent. B
34. Burglary: 3502 - Unlawful entry with intent to commit a crime. F1
35. Criminal Mischief: Intentional or knowing damage or destruction of property.
36. Police powers derive from: Constitution, case law and statutory law
37. Affiant: Any responsible person capable of taking an oath affirming a criminal
complaint
38. 5 Types of bail: ROR
Non-Monetary
Unsecured
Nominal
Monetary
39. Venue: Boundaries which a Court has jurisdiction and authority
40. statute of limitations: Summary - 30 Days
Misdemeanor- 2 years
Felony - 5 years
Homicide - no limit
41. Four Corners Rule: No outside evidence may be used against somebody
during a search warrant/investigation
42. Search Warrants: Executed within 48 hours
43. Night Time Warrants: 2200-0600
44. How long to file a citation: Within 5 days
45. How long to respond to a citation: Within 10 days
46. Defendant has a right to a preliminary hearing: Within 3-10 days after arrest
47. Time limit for trial: If incarcerated - 180 days
Not incarcerated - 365 days
48. Minimum legal proof to justify arrest: Probable cause
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