Crimes Legal Terms Test

30 Questions | By Explorers901 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Total Attempts: 327

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This test is for Police Explorers to gain knowledge on basic common legal terms.

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1.

A serious crime, which usually endangers human life or involves great property loss. May carry a lifetime criminal record.
- A.
  
  Misdemeanor
- B.
  
  Felony
- C.
  
  Fine
2.

Generally is battery, which is sexually related, and is commonly called rape or forced sex. This is far more serious than regular battery.
- A.
  
  Robbery
- B.
  
  Sexual Harrasment
- C.
  
  Sexual Battery
3.

When two or more persons willfully engage in a fight and by doing so create a disturbance.
- A.
  
  Affray
- B.
  
  Arson
- C.
  
  Graffiti
4.

To act in a way that is disruptive to the general public.
- A.
  
  Criminal Mischief
- B.
  
  Disorderly Conduct
- C.
  
  Vandalism
5.

The behavior of a minor who will not obey his or her parents lawful command.
- A.
  
  Inmate
- B.
  
  Incorrigable
- C.
  
  Hate Crime
6.

Describe the definition of the word, Stalking.
7.

This car has been robbed.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Describe the definition of the word, Prowling.
9.

If a person injure's another person through carelessness, its ok.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

To commit any criminal act, which is based on hatred towards any race, sex, or ethnical groups. This law provides for the doubling of the criminal sentence for the crime that was committed.
- A.
  
  Sexual Harrassment
- B.
  
  Extortion
- C.
  
  Hate Crime
11.

A meeting in court to allow the judge to hear both sides of the case
- A.
  
  Meetings
- B.
  
  Hearings
- C.
  
  Call Ins
12.

Stealing.
- A.
  
  Larceny
- B.
  
  Inmate
- C.
  
  Oath
13.

Drugs or materials used to make a person sleepy or to reduce pain that are not prescribed also are illegal.
- A.
  
  Narcotics
- B.
  
  Medicine
- C.
  
  Paraphernalia
14.

The gathering of three or more persons to commit an unlawful act or to be disorderly
- A.
  
  Gangs
- B.
  
  Unlawful Assembly
- C.
  
  A Unit
15.

A person has been made to suffer because of a crime
- A.
  
  Verdict
- B.
  
  Jury
- C.
  
  Time
16.

Give an example of an accessory.
17.

Describe the definition of the word, Murder
18.

The jury manages the courtroom and presides over a case
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

The judge presides over a case to decide if that person is innocent or guilty.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

A document filed in a court, filed by the prosecutor accusing someone of having commited a crime is Information.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

What is the difference between Murder and Homicide?
22.

What is the difference between jail and prison?
23.

Graffiti is the act of criminal mischief.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

When a student is staying out of school without permission, what is that called?
- A.
  
  Fun
- B.
  
  Truancy
- C.
  
  Prowling
25.

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