MPTC Police Academy Review Exam Qs & As.

MPTC Police Academy Review Exam Qs & As.
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 limitations.

What are the statute of limitations for prostitution? - ANS One year.

What are the statute of limitations for armed robbery? - ANS Ten years.

What are the statute of limitations for rape? (Adult Victim) - ANS Fifteen years.

What are the statute of limitations for rape? (Child Victim) - ANS Twenty-seven years
from the day they turn sixteen or from the day of admission, whichever occurs first.

What are the statute of limitations for most crimes? - ANS Six years.