NJ LEE Criminal Law & Procedures 2

Question 1

Under New Jersey law, what is the legal standard for an officer to conduct a Terry stop (investigative detention)?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable articulable suspicion of criminal activity

Answer

A Terry stop requires reasonable articulable suspicion — specific facts that would lead a reasonable officer to suspect criminal activity.

Question 2

In New Jersey, which offense classification carries a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison?

Accepted Answer

Crime of the fourth degree

Answer

A crime of the fourth degree in New Jersey carries a maximum sentence of 18 months imprisonment.

Question 3

A suspect invokes the right to counsel during custodial interrogation. Under Edwards v. Arizona, what must officers do?

Accepted Answer

Cease all questioning until an attorney is present

Answer

Under Edwards v. Arizona, once a suspect invokes the right to counsel, all interrogation must cease until an attorney is present.

Question 4

Which doctrine allows evidence obtained illegally by officers acting in good faith reliance on a warrant later found to be defective?

Accepted Answer

Good faith exception

Answer

The good faith exception (United States v. Leon) permits use of evidence when officers reasonably relied on a warrant that is later invalidated.

Question 5

Under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1, simple assault committed by mutual consent between adults is classified as what?

Accepted Answer

Petty disorderly persons offense

Answer

Mutual consent simple assault between adults is downgraded to a petty disorderly persons offense under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1.

(NJ LEE) New Jersey Law Enforcement Exam Practice Test