MPOETC Criminal Law & Procedures 3

Question 1

Under Terry v. Ohio, an officer may conduct a brief investigative stop based on what standard?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable articulable suspicion

Answer

Terry v. Ohio established that officers may conduct brief investigative stops based on reasonable articulable suspicion of criminal activity.

Question 2

In Pennsylvania, which crime involves the unlawful taking of another's property from their person by force or threat?

Accepted Answer

Robbery

Answer

Robbery is defined as theft committed by force, threat, or placing the victim in fear of immediate bodily injury.

Question 3

Which Miranda warning informs a suspect about the right to appointed counsel?

Accepted Answer

If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you

Answer

The warning that an attorney will be appointed if the suspect cannot afford one is a distinct and required component of the Miranda advisement.

Question 4

A person who assists another in committing a crime AFTER the crime is completed is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An accessory after the fact

Answer

An accessory after the fact knowingly assists a felon after the crime has been completed, such as by helping them flee or hide.

Question 5

What doctrine permits an officer to seize contraband observed in plain view during a lawful presence?

Accepted Answer

The plain view doctrine

Answer

The plain view doctrine allows officers to seize evidence or contraband that is immediately apparent as incriminating when observed from a lawful vantage point.

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MPOETC Criminal Law & Procedures 3