NYPD 1st Trimester Exam 2024 (Police studies) Practice
Questions 100% Accurate
inspector - ANSWER: Chaplains and surgeons
The fundamental written law of the us is - ANSWER: The Untied States Constitution
preliminary hearing - ANSWER: Determine whether there is sufficient evidence to
present a case to a grand jury
Grand Jury - ANSWER: - Determine whether probable cause exists
6th Amendment - ANSWER: Right to a speedy/public trial by an impartial jury of your
peers, counsel, confront witnesses, cross examine, be informed of the charges
against you, and present witnesses in your defense.
Which of the following is the highest court in new york - ANSWER: New York State
Court of Appeals
The Penal Law of state of New York defines a ___________ as in a offense that is
punishable by imprisonment in a city or court jail for it. Up to 15 days - ANSWER:
Violation
Which of the following statement is correct regarding crimes - ANSWER: Crimes are
limited to felonies and misdemeanors only
After the defendant is found guilty at trail NY State - ANSWER: The defendant will be
sentenced by the court
1st Amendment - ANSWER: freedom of religion (separation of church and state),
assembly, speech, petition, press.
2nd Amendment - ANSWER: Right to bear arms (not absolute, can be regulated by
state/federal government), right to have a well regulated militia
4th Amendment - ANSWER: Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Requires probable cause
5th Amendment - ANSWER: -Right to a Grand Jury determines whether a person
should be charged with a felony. Confidential and closed to the public
-Double Jeopardy- cannot try someone in the same court on the same charge
8th Amendment - ANSWER: -protects against cruel and unusual punishment and
-excessive bail
, 14th Amendment - ANSWER: -protects the citizen against abusive acts by the states
-states cannot take away rights given under the federal government
NYC Criminal Court- - ANSWER: -Initial arraignments for summary arrests
- Trials for misdemeanors and violations
-Preliminary hearings
-One in each of the five boroughs
NYS Family Court (PJCAPS - ANSWER: -limited to domestic and juvenile matters
-Paternity
-Juvenile Delinquents
-Custody
-Adoptions
-Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS)
-Spousal/Child Support
-Family Court Act offenses when concurrent jurisdiction applies
NYS Supreme Court - ANSWER: -Felony Trials, Grand Jury proceedings.
-One in each county
-Has a criminal and civil division
Appellate Courts - ANSWER: -Highest court in NYS determine if errors of law were
made during the criminal justice process
United States Supreme Court- - ANSWER: -The highest court in the United States,
hears Constitutional issues
-Hears appeals from the NYS Court of Appeal and Federal Circuit Courts
Felony - ANSWER: Is a crime that is punishable by imprisonments in a state prison for
a period of more than one year
Misdemeanor - ANSWER: Is a crime that is punishable by imprisonment in a city or
county jail for a period up to 15 days
traffic infraction - ANSWER: Is any violation of vehicle and traffic laws or rule which is
not a felony which usually require only a fine to be paid
Crimes - ANSWER: felonies or misdemeanors
petty offense - ANSWER: A violation or traffic infraction
3 Styles of Policing - ANSWER: 1. The Watchman Style
2. The Legalistic Style
3. The Service Style
What kind of organization is the NYPD? - ANSWER: Paramilitary Organization
Questions 100% Accurate
inspector - ANSWER: Chaplains and surgeons
The fundamental written law of the us is - ANSWER: The Untied States Constitution
preliminary hearing - ANSWER: Determine whether there is sufficient evidence to
present a case to a grand jury
Grand Jury - ANSWER: - Determine whether probable cause exists
6th Amendment - ANSWER: Right to a speedy/public trial by an impartial jury of your
peers, counsel, confront witnesses, cross examine, be informed of the charges
against you, and present witnesses in your defense.
Which of the following is the highest court in new york - ANSWER: New York State
Court of Appeals
The Penal Law of state of New York defines a ___________ as in a offense that is
punishable by imprisonment in a city or court jail for it. Up to 15 days - ANSWER:
Violation
Which of the following statement is correct regarding crimes - ANSWER: Crimes are
limited to felonies and misdemeanors only
After the defendant is found guilty at trail NY State - ANSWER: The defendant will be
sentenced by the court
1st Amendment - ANSWER: freedom of religion (separation of church and state),
assembly, speech, petition, press.
2nd Amendment - ANSWER: Right to bear arms (not absolute, can be regulated by
state/federal government), right to have a well regulated militia
4th Amendment - ANSWER: Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Requires probable cause
5th Amendment - ANSWER: -Right to a Grand Jury determines whether a person
should be charged with a felony. Confidential and closed to the public
-Double Jeopardy- cannot try someone in the same court on the same charge
8th Amendment - ANSWER: -protects against cruel and unusual punishment and
-excessive bail
, 14th Amendment - ANSWER: -protects the citizen against abusive acts by the states
-states cannot take away rights given under the federal government
NYC Criminal Court- - ANSWER: -Initial arraignments for summary arrests
- Trials for misdemeanors and violations
-Preliminary hearings
-One in each of the five boroughs
NYS Family Court (PJCAPS - ANSWER: -limited to domestic and juvenile matters
-Paternity
-Juvenile Delinquents
-Custody
-Adoptions
-Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS)
-Spousal/Child Support
-Family Court Act offenses when concurrent jurisdiction applies
NYS Supreme Court - ANSWER: -Felony Trials, Grand Jury proceedings.
-One in each county
-Has a criminal and civil division
Appellate Courts - ANSWER: -Highest court in NYS determine if errors of law were
made during the criminal justice process
United States Supreme Court- - ANSWER: -The highest court in the United States,
hears Constitutional issues
-Hears appeals from the NYS Court of Appeal and Federal Circuit Courts
Felony - ANSWER: Is a crime that is punishable by imprisonments in a state prison for
a period of more than one year
Misdemeanor - ANSWER: Is a crime that is punishable by imprisonment in a city or
county jail for a period up to 15 days
traffic infraction - ANSWER: Is any violation of vehicle and traffic laws or rule which is
not a felony which usually require only a fine to be paid
Crimes - ANSWER: felonies or misdemeanors
petty offense - ANSWER: A violation or traffic infraction
3 Styles of Policing - ANSWER: 1. The Watchman Style
2. The Legalistic Style
3. The Service Style
What kind of organization is the NYPD? - ANSWER: Paramilitary Organization
