FREE NC BLET Criminal Law and Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

In which of the following situations must a law enforcement officer issue Miranda warnings before asking questions related to a crime?

Accepted Answer

When a suspect is in custody and is being interrogated by officers.

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During a general on-the-scene inquiry at a traffic accident.

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When interviewing a voluntary witness at the police station.

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During a routine traffic stop for a minor infraction.

Question 2

Under North Carolina law (G.S. 14-51), which of the following elements distinguishes First-Degree Burglary from Second-Degree Burglary?

Accepted Answer

The dwelling entered was actually occupied at the time of the offense.

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The offense occurred during the nighttime.

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The perpetrator was armed with a dangerous weapon.

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The breaking and entering was done with the intent to commit a felony.

Question 3

An officer has probable cause to believe that a vehicle contains evidence of a crime. According to the 'Automobile Exception' to the search warrant requirement, what is the primary legal justification for searching the vehicle without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

The inherent mobility of the vehicle creates a risk of evidence being lost.

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The driver has a reduced expectation of privacy in a vehicle.

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All vehicles must be registered with the government, allowing searches.

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The driver gives implied consent to searches by operating the vehicle.

Question 4

According to G.S. 15A-401(d)(2), an officer is attempting to arrest a suspect for a non-violent felony. The suspect is unarmed and flees on foot. The officer has a clear shot. In this situation, the use of deadly force to prevent escape is justified only if the officer reasonably believes what?

Accepted Answer

The suspect presents an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to others.

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The suspect will never be found again if they escape.

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The suspect committed any type of felony.

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The suspect is likely to get away.

Question 5

What level of proof must a law enforcement officer establish to a judicial official to obtain a search warrant or an arrest warrant?

Accepted Answer

Probable cause

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Reasonable suspicion

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Beyond a reasonable doubt

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Preponderance of the evidence

Question 6

Which of the following actions most clearly constitutes the offense of Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing a Public Officer under North Carolina G.S. 14-223?

Accepted Answer

Providing a false name to an officer during an official investigation.

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Verbally disagreeing with an officer's interpretation of a traffic law.

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Refusing to answer questions after being placed under arrest.

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Filming an officer from a safe distance during a traffic stop.