PA Act 120 Exam Questions With 100% Verified Solutions

PA Act 120 Exam Questions With 100% Verified Solutions Why is a bail set ? - ANSWER Ensure they show up What does 'Bound over' also mean ? - ANSWER Sent to the courts On a summary citation, they never ask for what ? - ANSWER Defendants Race Initiating a summary proceeding can be done by what ? - ANSWER Issue a citation What is a 'venue' - ANSWER location where magistrate has their authority What are the state and county courts also known as ? - ANSWER Courts of Record What is the statue of limitations on traffic citations ? - ANSWER 30 days What is the statue of limitations on non- traffic citations ? - ANSWER 2 years What hours are search warrants valid ? - ANSWER 6 AM - 10 PM At a summary trial, what must the evidence prove ? - ANSWER Beyond a reasonable doubt What is the purpose of plea bargains ? - ANSWER Clear up the courts and ensure prudent disposition For a reasonable person, the officer must have - ANSWER probable cause Search and Seizure is what amendment ? - ANSWER 4th Name the two types of crimes committed in presence of an officer ? - ANSWER Misdemeanor and Felony What is the purpose of the Preliminary hearing ? - ANSWER Establish Prima Facie If there is any error on the affidavit, when must it be brought to attention ? - ANSWER BEFORE the end of the hearing In summary cases, how many days do police officers have to get it to the magistrate , and also how many days does the defendant have to respond - ANSWER 5 days to deliver it, 10 days for defendant to respond What is the statue of limitations on a summary traffic offense ? - ANSWER 30 days What is the statue of limitations on a summary non traffic offense ? - ANSWER 2 years What is the statue of limitations on a felony ? - ANSWER 5 years What is the statue of limitations on felony sexual offenses ? - ANSWER 12 years What is the statue of limitations on murder ? - ANSWER There is none During a preliminary arraignment, what three things does the DA do ? - ANSWER 1. Inform of Charges 2. Set Bond/Bail 3. Advise Rights All Death Penalties are _______ _________ - ANSWER automatically appealed what are the time limits for a Jury and Non-Jury trial ? - ANSWER 180 days if defendant is in jail, 365 days if defendant is out on bond Where do Pre Trial proceedings go through ? - ANSWER DA's office what are the first 3 steps in processing for the criminal justice system ? - ANSWER 1. Preliminary Arraignment 2. Bail 3. Preliminary Hearing what are the four sources of law governing police ? - ANSWER 1. US Constitution 2. PA Constitution 3. Case Law 4. Statutes 'Under The Color Of Law' also means - ANSWER On Duty Name the 3 broad sources used to establish probable cause - ANSWER 1. Observation 2. Statements from Witnesses 3. Physical Evidence The Exclusionary Rule is most often used when cases ________ __________ - ANSWER lack probable cause What are the 5 types of arrest warrants ? - ANSWER 1. Body Warrant 2. Fine & Costs Warrant