MPOETC Criminal Law & Procedures 5

Question 1

Under Pennsylvania's Crimes Code, which offense involves entering a building with intent to commit a crime, but the building is NOT adapted for overnight accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Burglary

Answer

Pennsylvania burglary applies to entering any building or occupied structure with intent to commit a crime inside, regardless of whether it is adapted for overnight accommodation.

Question 2

The 'good faith' exception to the exclusionary rule, established in United States v. Leon, applies when:

Accepted Answer

An officer acts in objectively reasonable reliance on a warrant later found to be defective

Answer

The good faith exception allows evidence obtained by officers who reasonably relied on a facially valid warrant that is later found to be defective.

Question 3

In Pennsylvania, what offense is committed when a person knowingly receives stolen property intending to benefit from it?

Accepted Answer

Theft by receiving stolen property

Answer

Theft by receiving stolen property occurs when a person intentionally receives, retains, or disposes of movable property knowing it has been stolen.

Question 4

When can a police officer arrest a person without a warrant for a misdemeanor in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

When the officer has probable cause and the offense was committed in the officer's presence

Answer

In Pennsylvania, a warrantless misdemeanor arrest is generally permitted when the officer has probable cause and the offense was committed in the officer's presence.

Question 5

Which doctrine holds that a third party who voluntarily shares information with another assumes the risk that the recipient may convey it to authorities?

Accepted Answer

Third-party doctrine

Answer

The third-party doctrine holds that information voluntarily shared with a third party carries no Fourth Amendment protection because the sharer assumes the risk of disclosure.

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MPOETC Criminal Law & Procedures 5