MPTC Police Academy Review Questions and Correct Answers

What are the six types of intent? Ans General, specific, malicious, strict liability, recklessness and negligence. What are the five powers of arrest? Ans Warrant, felony, misdemeanor committed in your presence which is arrestable by statute misdemeanor committed in your presence which amounts to a breach of the peace misdemeanor in the past which is arrestable by statute. Define conspiracy. Ans Two or more people agreeing to commit a crime. Define felony. Ans Crime that carries a state prison sentence as a maximum punishment. Define Misdemeanor. Ans Any crime that is not a felony. Crimes are made up of different parts called? Ans Elements. Solicitation of a crime is no longer under common law. (True or False) Ans True. Explain what is meant by a "lesser included offense." Ans A crime for which all the elements necessary to impose liability are also elements found in a more serious crime. Example: Missing elements in an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon case can still lead to a guilty verdict in regard to assault and battery. What are the statute of limitations for murder? Ans No limitation