FDLE - Florida Department of Law Enforcement Florida Law and Statutes 1

Question 1

Under Florida Statute §784.011, which of the following correctly defines 'assault'?

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An intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and an act that creates a well-founded fear that violence is imminent

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The intentional, unlawful striking or touching of another person against their will

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The use of deadly force against another person in a public place

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Knowingly and willfully threatening another person through electronic communication

Question 2

Under Florida Statute §810.02, which element is essential for an act to constitute 'burglary'?

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The perpetrator must enter or remain in a dwelling, structure, or conveyance with the intent to commit a crime therein

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The perpetrator must break a window or door to gain entry

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The perpetrator must be armed with a weapon at the time of entry

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The perpetrator must steal property valued at more than $300

Question 3

Florida Statute §812.13 defines 'robbery.' What distinguishes robbery from theft?

Accepted Answer

Robbery involves the use of force, violence, assault, or putting the victim in fear during the taking of property

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Robbery involves property valued over $750

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Robbery requires the offender to be in disguise

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Robbery can only occur in a financial institution

Question 4

Under Florida Statute §316.193, at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is a driver legally presumed to be driving under the influence?

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0.08 or higher

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0.05 or higher

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0.10 or higher

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0.12 or higher

Question 5

Under Florida's public records law (§119.07, F.S.), which of the following statements is most accurate?

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All state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection by any person, unless specifically exempted by law

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Only law enforcement agencies are required to make records available to the public

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Public records may only be accessed by Florida residents with a valid photo ID

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Criminal investigative records are always fully available to the public upon request

Question 6

Under Florida Statute §784.048, what additional element elevates 'stalking' to 'aggravated stalking'?

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The offender makes a credible threat to the victim with the intent to place the victim in reasonable fear of death or bodily injury

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The stalking occurs across county lines

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The offender has a prior conviction for any misdemeanor

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The offender uses a motor vehicle while following the victim