Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy (NVCJTA) Exam 2 Practice

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• Which is an element of the offense 'use/display of a firearm in the commission of a felony'?
• What is the statutory penalty for Reckless handling of a firearm?
• Requirements to arrest someone: ex. crime + person + probable cause = arrest. Which element is essential?
• Which offense is included in the BSAWDDD category?
• Which option correctly lists the elements of crime prevention?
• TRUE OR FALSE: If you get charged with violation of Reckless handling of a firearm while hunting or trapping, you may have your hunting license with a firearm revoked for 1 to 5 years.
• Which category describes missing persons who are under 18 and not emancipated?
• Swing-and-a-miss refers to an overt act intended to cause bodily harm with the assailant having present ability to inflict harm. What is this commonly called?
• Citizens can go to the magistrate to obtain an arrest warrant unless the offense is a felony offense. Which is the correct statement?
• For traffic summons we can not make an...
• What is the punishment for possession of a firearm by persons who are not U.S. citizens?
• In a scenario without a warrant, but the apprehension occurs in an adjoining jurisdiction or within one mile of the originating jurisdiction, to which magistrate may the officer bring the arrestee?
• Which option correctly combines the elements of discharging a firearm in public?
• Magistrate can only issue arrest warrants to non-sworn law enforcement citizens for ________ offenses?
• The authority to make a warrant-less arrest ends where?
• Under 19.2-77, what may an officer do if a person escapes during arrest?
• Arrest without a warrant is authorized provided that the officer is...
• An officer, without any warrants, goes to the house of suspect's brother where the suspect is staying. The officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect has committed a trespass that occurred earlier (misdemeanor). The brother consents to entry. Is the arrest legal?
• How is aggravated malicious wounding different from malicious wounding?
• Which technique is NOT recommended for lifting a latent fingerprint from a nonporous surface?
• A concealed firearm falls and goes off while dancing. What could you charge them with?
• A 30-year-old who was convicted of armed robbery as a juvenile—are they eligible to be charged under possession or transportation of weapons?
• You get the right to an attorney during a line-up IF the line-up is after arraignment.
• If an officer has an arrest warrant, where must the arrestee be brought before a magistrate?
• Which statement distinguishes Type I from Type II offenses?
• Which category includes eyewitness statements and victim testimony?
• What is the definition of assault + battery?
• Which option correctly lists the three missing person categories?
• When burglarizing via a window, which type of evidence might be found at the entry point?
• A FR-300 report must be written when there is ...
• What are the requirements to be able to arrest someone in their home?
• Which statement best describes simple assault?
• Discharging a firearm in public includes which location?
• Under the element 'carry on or about a person', which scenario best shows compliance?
• Which item is NOT one of the four listed resources for locating missing or wanted persons?
• Probable cause misdemeanors BSAWDDD stands for:
• Which statement about third-party consent to entry and search warrants is accurate?
• Which statement best describes hunting while under the influence?
• Type 1 brandishing of a firearm involves which of the following?
• What can you do when an EPO expires?
• Are arrestees guaranteed a right to make a phone call after arrest?
• Which statement best describes Type 2 brandishing of a firearm?
• Other than LEOs, who has authority to make arrests?
• Which of the following items would not require a special fingerprint press and can be processed at the scene?
• How is a double hung sash window secured?
• A drive-by results in the victim being paralyzed. What crime has been committed?
• Which option is NOT one of the four listed resources for locating missing or wanted persons?
• Who issues arrest warrants?
• If a third party consents to entry into a home, is a search warrant required?
• A suspect is seen waving a gun that appears real and causes the victim to fear for their safety. What crime has likely occurred?
• Which outcome qualifies as aggravated malicious wounding?
• You come in late from work and leave your firearm on the table, loaded and unsecured, and your toddler has access to it. What charges can be brought against you?
• Which statement describes magistrates issuing warrants to non-sworn law enforcement for misdemeanors?
• Which statement best reflects why crime occurs?
• What is the test the courts use to determine reliability in a case?
• In the Highway Transportation System Triad, what does the 'environment' component refer to?
• Which of the following is an interior control used in businesses?
• Which statement best defines brandishing a firearm in the criminal sense?
• If the offense is felony, can a citizen get an arrest warrant from the magistrate?
• At the scene of a burglary, what evidence might you look for at the point of entry if the entry was a window?
• How long does a protective order last?
• Physical Evidence is defined as
• What are the three categories for missing persons?
• What is the result of an aggravated malicious wounding charge?
• Testimonial Evidence is provided by whom?
• Warrantless arrests based on eyewitness complaint: which is an example?
• What can you legally do if a business owner asks a person to leave because they are carrying a firearm?
• What is the purpose of a blind administrator in lineup procedures?
• What is the simplest lighting technique used to enhance a latent fingerprint?
• What two types of warrants are required to arrest a suspect in a third party home without consent?
• What is a single cylinder deadbolt?
• In a crime-scene rough sketch, the compass direction indicated by the arrow is which direction?
• Documentary evidence is described as tangible records of business or correspondence; this type of evidence is said to what?
• Under what circumstance does a civilian have authority to arrest?
• An off-duty officer from Arlington County observes an Assault and Battery in Loudoun County while on the way home. May they arrest, and does uniform status matter?
• Which of the following factors does a court consider when evaluating an identification procedure?
• Which term describes a protective order issued to address urgent threats and is intended for short duration?
• Identify the three parts of the Highway Transportation System Triad.
• Where is the National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (NLETS) located?
• What is the process called that records where a piece of evidence is first found and everyone who handles it afterward?
• TRUE or FALSE: If the officer has probable cause and the court finds probable cause existed at the time of arrest, the officer is not liable for false arrest or imprisonment.
• Documentary Evidence is defined as
• Which element constitutes Reckless handling of a firearm?
• Footprints at a crime scene are an example of which type of evidence?
• In the scenario where I shout, 'If you don't thank me for using my quizlet, I will hit you!' what crime has occurred?
• TRUE OR FALSE: Unauthorized use of criminal records is a criminal offense.
• For misdemeanors observed within jurisdiction, the typical filing is a summons.
• During warrant execution, what must be done regarding Miranda rights?
• Which packaging step is recommended for shell casings to preserve their integrity?
• Who can issue an EPO (emergency protective order)?
• Which combination of resources are used to locate missing or wanted persons?
• Which of the following describes proper procedures when conducting a live lineup?
• The blind administrator in lineups is designed to reduce inadvertent suggestiveness.
• What action is required to accompany the arrestee during warrant execution?
• Which statement best describes the gravamen of brandishing?
• Which type of evidence has size, shape, and dimension?
• TRUE OR FALSE: If you get a HIT on someone in a database, you ALWAYS have authority to detain or make an arrest.
• Should ordinary photos be mixed with booking photos in a sequential display?
• Warrantless arrest for destruction of property is permissible if there is an eyewitness and the officer did not witness the act.
• In the sequence of a crash, which phase occurs after the crash itself?
• Which statement about the carry element test is true?
• What information indicates where the accused will be brought for proceedings?
• If no warrant and the apprehension takes place beyond one mile of the officer's jurisdiction and not in an adjoining jurisdiction, the officer must bring the arrestee to which magistrate?
• Hunting license with a firearm may be revoked for 1 to 5 years when charged with Reckless handling during hunting.
• Which of the following is a civil liability that can arise from performing an arrest?
• What are the elements of Reckless handling of a firearm?
• Which of the following is NOT an element of the offense 'use/display of a firearm in the commission of a felony'?
• What crime can someone be guilty of for throwing a brick through a window of someone's home while they were inside watching TV?
• Which category includes contracts and letters used as evidence?
• When you are convicted of stalking, you must obtain what?
• Which of the following is an example of proper warrant execution procedure?
• Which statement accurately describes the Type II possession of firearms while in possession of certain controlled substances charge when the controlled substance is heroin?
• In a sequential display, how many photos must be shown?
• Stabilized crash is defined as...
• What is a double cylinder deadbolt?
• What is the key element during a show up?
• What is the recommended caution regarding civilian intervention when witnessing a crime?
• Under FR-300 criteria, which situation requires filing even if there is no injury?
• Where is the NLETS message switching center located?
• What must be included on an arrest warrant to identify the accused?
• For a rifled bore sawed-off shotgun, the barrel length must be less than how many inches?
• 46.2-882: To make a warrant-less arrest in a radar case, officer must...
• Prior to presenting a photo lineup, the investigator should explain to the witness that
• Which statement best describes the elements required for a lawful in-home arrest without consent?
• In the described chain crash where a vehicle hits two others in sequence and there is a single stabilization point, how many crashes occurred?
• What must the officer provide to the arrestee at the time of warrant execution?
• Which crime scene search pattern involves lining up in one direction, examining parallel strips of terrain, and then covering the same area from a second direction?
• Which item would be considered documentary evidence?
• How would you describe a crash?
• What is the gravamen of brandishing a firearm?
• If a citizen observes a robbery and makes an arrest, is the arrest legal?
• If there is a protective order against someone for stalking, is the ex allowed to possess, purchase or transport a firearm?
• What must be endorsed on a warrant during execution?
• Which statement accurately defines Type II offense regarding discharging a firearm inside or at an occupied building?
• What paperwork is required when you possess a firearm involved in a misdemeanor?
• What are the three elements of evidence?
• Discharge of a firearm inside or AT an occupied dwelling is which type of violation?
• Which civil claims could arise from a citizen arrest that causes harm or rights violations?
• Are you able to arrest someone for destruction of property without a warrant?
• Which of the following is not listed as having arrest authority besides sworn LEOs?
• If a convicted felon is found with a bullet in their pocket during a stop, can they be charged with possession or transportation of weapons?
• In interviewing a rape victim who reports the suspect bit her and she scratched his face, which types of evidence would be useful?
• What is the purpose of a perimeter barrier in crime prevention?
• Which of the following is an element of carrying a concealed weapon?
• How long does a preliminary protective order last?
• Legally incompetent or mentally incapacitated people are legally able to purchase, possess, and transport any firearm.
• In a sequential lineup, which practice is commonly recommended?
• Is it true that, under Harris v. Commonwealth, to be considered a 'weapon', the item must be designed for fighting purposes?
• What best defines Type I offense of discharging a firearm inside an occupied building?
• A factory installed lock is sufficient to prevent a forced entry. True or false?
• Which statement best describes the element 'carry on or about the person' for a concealed weapon offense?
• Which item does not require a special fingerprint press and can be processed at the scene by an officer?
• A hates B, and A fights B, resulting in several deep cuts on B's arm. What crime has been committed?
• Which scenario best demonstrates simple assault?
• TRUE OR FALSE: A common kitchen knife is considered a weapon.
• Which scenario best illustrates Type 1 brandishing?
• Which statement on an arrest warrant explains why the case may proceed in juvenile court if applicable?
• Which statement describes the designation of a sawed-off shotgun?
• If there is a gun in a locked glove box and the defendant does not have a key, does that satisfy the 'carry on or about a person' element?
• If an off-duty officer observes a crime in a county different from their assignment and they choose to arrest, how does their status affect the action?
• What are the three phases of a crash?
• What does EPO stand for in protective orders?
• Someone has heroin and a firearm on them. What charge can you bring?
• What information is needed for a wanted person check in the example provided?
• Which sequence correctly lists the three lines of defense from outermost to innermost?
• In crime prevention, hardening targets refers to which practice?
• In a case involving hairs, DNA under fingernails, and bite marks, which types of evidence would be useful?
• In a crash sequence, if there are two stabilization points, how many crashes occurred?
• On a dare, a stranger goes up to a pretty girl and kisses her. What crime has occurred?
• What is the punishment for Reckless handling of a firearm?
• How long does an EPO (emergency protective order) last?
• Which category includes verbal information from a witness?
• A suspect refuses to open the door to his home when an officer knocks. The officer kicks in the door and drags him out. The officer does not have a warrant. Is the arrest legal?
• What are the elements of stalking?
• Which of the following is an interior control used to counter access inside a building?
• Which of the following is a custodial-arrest requirement?
• How should confidentiality of criminal records be maintained?
• TRUE or FALSE: A citizen may arrest for misdemeanors and felonies committed in their presence.
• Which of the following is listed as a violent felony that prevents juveniles from possessing or transporting a weapon even after the age of 29?
• What is the recommended packaging for a shell casing used as evidence?
• Hazing is defined as...
• Type 2 brandishing involves which of the following conditions?
• What does the BSAWDDD authorize officers to do?
• In the scenario where a vehicle hits a tree after a tire blowout, and later another vehicle hits the pedestrian driver, how many crashes occurred?
• Which scenario demonstrates a legal in-home arrest without consent under the described rules?
• What is a principal point of entry in a building exterior?
• Which criterion should be matched in a sequential display to reduce bias?
• For which misdemeanors that YOU see SHALL an officer make an arrest?
• Type 2 brandishing requires the firearm or object similar in appearance to be in which location?
• Type 1 brandishing coverage location?
• The general rule for misdemeanors that happen within your jurisdiction a ______ is issued.
• Which element distinguishes assault + battery from simple assault?
• Which items are included in VCIN?
• What must an officer do with the arrestee after arrest?
• For a smooth bore sawed-off shotgun, the barrel length must be less than what inches?
• In a live lineup, which characteristic matching should fillers have for reliability?
• NLETS is best described as what?
• Where can an officer access information regarding a suspect's Virginia DMV file?
• Is the display of a firearm in the commission of a felony considered a separate and distinct felony with a consecutive sentence?
• What distance defines the term 'adjoining jurisdiction' in the pursuit rules?
• Which action is a proper step when executing a warrant?
• Which information is required to identify the accused on an arrest warrant?
• During a Terry stop, a box cutter is found. Is this a concealed weapon?
• Which statement best describes an assault + battery offense?
• Which set correctly lists the three lines of defense in crime prevention?
• Which crime scene search pattern uses the grid approach to ensure area coverage?
• What is the preferred method when showing a sequential display?
• Which factor is considered by the court in evaluating an identification procedure?
• Which statement best describes a role of law enforcement?
• What action may police take if a business owner asks a person to leave due to firearms and the person refuses?