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A collection of questions and answers related to the mpoetc state certification exam for 2024-2025. It covers various topics relevant to law enforcement, including traffic laws, criminal offenses, use of force, search and seizure, and constitutional rights. Designed to help individuals preparing for the exam by providing insights into the types of questions they may encounter and the correct answers.
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What section is Snow and Ice Dislodged or falling from a moving vehicle? --correct answer-- 3720 3720 carries a fine of how many dollars? --correct answer--$200-$1, Duties of Driver in an emergency response area is section ______? What is the fine? --correct answer--3327, $250 fine Define Duties of Driver in an emergency response --correct answer--pass to next lane, pass to adjacent lane, reduce speed Simple Assault is section ______ --correct answer-- 2701 Aggravated assault is section _____ --correct answer-- 2702
Simple Assault is categorized what degree of crime? --correct answer--Misdemeanor 2, unless on a child, M Agg assault is categorized as what degree of crime? --correct answer--Felony 1 Impairment of physical condition or substantial pain is known as _______? --correct answer--Bodily injury Bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death of which causes serious permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ. --correct answer--Serious bodily injury intimidate or coerce a civilian population is known as? --correct answer-
Section 2717 is ______? --correct answer--Terrorism not necessary to treat chemically, use powder instead on what type of surface? --correct answer--Non-porous Paper and unpainted wood is a _____ surface --correct answer--porous You should always do what to evidence before touching or moving it? --correct answer--Photograph Step one of chain of custody for evidence is? --correct answer--Evidence should be the same at the scene as it is when found Genetic fingerprinting is also known as ...? --correct answer--DNA matching Entering an unoccupied structure without permission is known as? --correct answer--Burglary Threatening, inflicting pain, or using force on someone while taking something is? --correct answer--Robbery 3701 deals with? --correct answer--ROBBERY
3502 deals with? --correct answer--Burglary Committing a burglary is a ________? --correct answer--FELONY 1ST DEGREE According to Commonwealth v. Grey, a nervous suspect does not equal what? --correct answer--Reasonable suspicion What rule does not apply to evidence in PA? --correct answer--Good Faith rule Any driver who drives a vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others shall be charged with --correct answer--Reckless driving Reckless driving is a $_____ fine --correct answer-- 200 Weather conditions, hot pursuits, and immediate danger are examples of? --correct answer--Exigent circumstances Commonwealth v. Edmunds deals with --correct answer--Good faith rule Any instrument used with intent to use criminally is considered a? -- correct answer--Instrument of crime
Commonwealth v. Greenburg deals with what traffic charge? --correct answer--Reckless driving US v. Santana deals with? --correct answer--Exigent circumstances & warrantless entrance Commonwealth v. Maggliocco deals with? --correct answer--Possession of instruments of crime When a person is rocking back and fourth and flicking their fingers could be ...? --correct answer--Autism A crime sufficiently serious to be punishable by death or a term in state or federal prison --correct answer--Felony A crime punishable by confinement to county or local jail and/or a fine -
The area, usually enclosed, encompassing the grounds and buildings immediately surrounding a home that is used in the daily activities of domestic life. --correct answer--Curtilage The rule that a law enforcement officer may make a search and seizure without obtaining a search warrant if evidence of criminal activity or the product of a crime can be seen without entry or search. Example: a policeman stops a motorist for a minor traffic violation and can see in the car a pistol or a marijuana plant on the back seat, giving him "reasonable cause" to enter the vehicle to make a search. --correct answer--Plain View Doctrine Resistance to the Government without violence and refusing to cooperate. --correct answer--Passive Resistance Handcuff the _____ wrist first. --correct answer--Right Nighttime search warrant time requirement? --correct answer--Between 2200 - 0600 Before a ________ is conducted the DA or Court of Common Pleas must sign off on this? --correct answer--Search Warrant You can use a search warrant to seize what? --correct answer-- Contraband, fruits of the crime or property used to commit a crime.
Search warrants must be supported by a written affidavit. The rule associated with this is called the __________ rule? --correct answer-- Four corners Who can serve a search warrant? --correct answer--ONLY law enforcement officers. A search warrant must include three descriptions, what are they? -- correct answer--Time & date, description of property being seized, description of person / place being searched. While in active pursuit of a fleeing suspect do you need a search warrant? --correct answer--No. When attempting to search a vehicle, you must ask the driver what? -- correct answer--Consent to search the car. While searching the vehicle you're allowed to look where? --correct answer--Within the drivers "wingspan." Never in the trunk. When an Officer stops and speaks with someone spontaneously it's called? --correct answer--Mere encounter An Officer tells a person they're NOT free to leave but NOT in custody -- correct answer--Investigatory detention
An Officer _______ _________ that criminal activity is afoot. --correct answer--Reasonable suspicion Notice of a lawsuit is called? --correct answer--Summons Court order requiring person to appear in court --correct answer-- subpoena Facts and circumstances surrounding a specific person that would lead a prudent person to believe that a crime was committed --correct answer-
What case law has to do with excessive force during non-threating conditions? --correct answer--Brower vs. Inyo County Freedom of speech is what Amendment? --correct answer--1st Quartering of troops is what Amendment? --correct answer--3rd Right to bear arms is what Amendment? --correct answer--2nd Being secure in your own home has to do with what Amendment? -- correct answer--4th Cruel and unusual punishment is the ___ Amendment? --correct answer--8th Due process and equal protection is the __ Amendment? --correct answer--14th This Amendment has to do with non-enumerated rights? --correct answer--9th Police can be sued for acting in two ways? --correct answer--Recklessly and Maliciously
Civil wrong or injury resulting from a breach of a legal duty that exist by virtue of society's expectations regarding interpersonal conduct -- correct answer--Tort a civil wrong resulting from intentional conduct, the damage is not intended but the conduct is --correct answer--Intentional tort