Practice RBC 3 Test Questions with
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A 12-year-old child went to an emergency room with severe welts on
his back. The parents denied any responsibility even though the child
said his father whipped him with an electrical cord.
Can the child be taken into temporary custody by law enforcement? ---
correct answer ---Yes
A 10-year-old boy lived with his mother and grandfather. The mother
heard the boy and the grandfather in the bathroom. When she knocked
on the door, the grandfather quickly exited. The mother found the boy
with his underwear off and crying.
Can the child be taken into temporary custody by law enforcement? ---
correct answer ---yes
A 14-year-old girl was incorrigible because she failed to obey her
mother's household rules. The daughter consistently came in at night
after 1 or 2 am, violating a local curfew ordinance.
,This is an example of what kind of minor? --- correct answer ---
Habitual Disobedience or Truancy - status offence (601a W&I)
A 16-year-old boy was caught absent from school ten times in the last
six months. The boy's single parent was unable to convince the boy he
needed to go to school.
Can the child be taken into temporary custody by law enforcement for
a criminal offense? --- correct answer ---no - status offence (4 or
more truancies in school year)
A 14-year-old boy entered a grocery store to purchase a snack after
school. While inside the store, he realized he forgot to bring money
with him. The boy hid two candy bars and a bag of cookies in his
backpack and left the store.
Can Law enforcement take the child into temporary custody for a
criminal offense? --- correct answer ---yes - misd theft even though
not committed in presence
Two 12-year-old girls were found spray painting graffiti on the side of
an empty building.
, What should a LE officer do? --- correct answer ---take into temporary
custody for vandalism
when can a minor be placed in secure detention? --- correct answer ---
A minor must be 14 years of age or older may be placed in secure
detention only when a peace officer has a reasonable belief that the
minor poses a serious security risk of harm to self or others
A legal search revealed the person was in possession of a bent spoon
with residue, rubber tie-off strap, and cotton balls.
What crime, if any, occurred? what shows intent? --- correct answer -
--The residue showed specific intent, and the person was in actual
physical possession. The person had committed the crime of
possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor.
An officer arrived at a bar and encountered a person inside who was
intoxicated. This person reeked of an odor of marijuana, had
bloodshot eyes, dry mouth, slow and deliberate speech. The subject
was unable to care for self and admitted to using marijuana.
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update 2025
A 12-year-old child went to an emergency room with severe welts on
his back. The parents denied any responsibility even though the child
said his father whipped him with an electrical cord.
Can the child be taken into temporary custody by law enforcement? ---
correct answer ---Yes
A 10-year-old boy lived with his mother and grandfather. The mother
heard the boy and the grandfather in the bathroom. When she knocked
on the door, the grandfather quickly exited. The mother found the boy
with his underwear off and crying.
Can the child be taken into temporary custody by law enforcement? ---
correct answer ---yes
A 14-year-old girl was incorrigible because she failed to obey her
mother's household rules. The daughter consistently came in at night
after 1 or 2 am, violating a local curfew ordinance.
,This is an example of what kind of minor? --- correct answer ---
Habitual Disobedience or Truancy - status offence (601a W&I)
A 16-year-old boy was caught absent from school ten times in the last
six months. The boy's single parent was unable to convince the boy he
needed to go to school.
Can the child be taken into temporary custody by law enforcement for
a criminal offense? --- correct answer ---no - status offence (4 or
more truancies in school year)
A 14-year-old boy entered a grocery store to purchase a snack after
school. While inside the store, he realized he forgot to bring money
with him. The boy hid two candy bars and a bag of cookies in his
backpack and left the store.
Can Law enforcement take the child into temporary custody for a
criminal offense? --- correct answer ---yes - misd theft even though
not committed in presence
Two 12-year-old girls were found spray painting graffiti on the side of
an empty building.
, What should a LE officer do? --- correct answer ---take into temporary
custody for vandalism
when can a minor be placed in secure detention? --- correct answer ---
A minor must be 14 years of age or older may be placed in secure
detention only when a peace officer has a reasonable belief that the
minor poses a serious security risk of harm to self or others
A legal search revealed the person was in possession of a bent spoon
with residue, rubber tie-off strap, and cotton balls.
What crime, if any, occurred? what shows intent? --- correct answer -
--The residue showed specific intent, and the person was in actual
physical possession. The person had committed the crime of
possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor.
An officer arrived at a bar and encountered a person inside who was
intoxicated. This person reeked of an odor of marijuana, had
bloodshot eyes, dry mouth, slow and deliberate speech. The subject
was unable to care for self and admitted to using marijuana.
