RBC 2

Question 1

What is theft?

Answer 1

The taking and carrying away of the personal property of another without the consent of the owner with the intent to permanently deprive the owner.

A ‘wobbler’ that can be punishable as a felony under certain conditions.

Question 2

What qualifies as vehicle theft?

Answer 2

Driving or taking a vehicle of another person without the consent of the owner, intending to permanently or temporarily deprive the owner of title or possession.

Felony offense.

Question 3

What is defrauding an innkeeper?

Answer 3

Obtaining food, fuel, services, or accommodations at a designated facility without paying, with the intent to defraud the proprietor or manager.

Misdemeanor unless the value of the service is $950 or more.

Question 4

Define burglary.

Answer 4

Entering any designated building or structure with the intent to commit theft or any felony.

Felony offense.

Question 5

What is shoplifting?

Answer 5

Entering a commercial establishment with intent to commit larceny while that establishment is open during regular business hours with property value not exceeding $950.

Misdemeanor.

Question 6

What constitutes possession of burglary tools?

Answer 6

Possession of certain tools intended for breaking and entering into any specified structure for committing a misdemeanor or felony.

Misdemeanor offense.

Question 7

What is receiving stolen property?

Answer 7

Knowingly buying, receiving, concealing, or withholding property obtained by theft or extortion, with circumstances indicating knowledge that the property was stolen.

Misdemeanor if the value does not exceed $950.

Question 8

Define forgery.

Answer 8

The intent to defraud by making, uttering, publishing, or attempting to pass an altered, forged, or counterfeit document.

Misdemeanor if value does not exceed $950; felony for identity theft or forgery of official seals.

Question 9

What should officers do during a preliminary investigation?

Answer 9

Quickly assess the scene, verify a crime has occurred, secure the crime scene, interview victims/witnesses, collect evidence, and write an investigative report.

Important for accurate documentation.

Question 10

Define arson.

Answer 10

Willfully and maliciously setting fire to or burning any structure, forestland, or property.

Felony offense.

Question 11

What is unlawful causing a fire?

Answer 11

Recklessly setting fire to, or burning, structures, forestland, or property.

Felony unless the burned property is one’s own and injures another person or their property.

Question 12

What is unauthorized entry of property?

Answer 12

Entering or remaining in a noncommercial dwelling without the consent of the owner or lawful possessor.

Misdemeanor.

Question 13

What constitutes vandalism?

Answer 13

Malicious intent to deface or damage personal or real property not owned by the perpetrator.

Felony if damage is $400 or more; misdemeanor if damage is less than $400.

Question 14

What is required for repossession?

Answer 14

The repossessor must gain dominion and control over the goods, with the buyer able to object until control is achieved.

Repossessor can enter public property anytime, private property with permission.

Question 15

What is battery?

Answer 15

Willful and unlawful use of force or violence on another person.

Generally a misdemeanor unless it involves specified persons or causes serious bodily injury.

Question 16

Define assault with a deadly weapon.

Answer 16

Unlawful attempt and present ability to commit violent injury upon another using force of a deadly weapon.

Felony offense.

Question 17

What is elder or dependent adult abuse?

Answer 17

Willfully causing or permitting an elder or dependent adult to suffer unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering.

Felony if likely to produce great bodily harm or death.

Question 18

Define kidnapping.

Answer 18

Unlawful taking of a person against their will by force or fear from one person to another.

Felony offense.

Question 19

What is false imprisonment?

Answer 19

Unlawful violation of personal liberty by restraining or confining another without consent.

Generally a misdemeanor; felony if accomplished by violence or deceit.

Question 20

Define robbery.

Answer 20

Taking personal property from another against their will by means of force or fear.

Felony offense.

Question 21

What is carjacking?

Answer 21

Taking a motor vehicle from the person or immediate presence of another by force or fear.

Felony offense.

Question 22

What constitutes murder?

Answer 22

Unlawful killing of a human being or fetus with malice aforethought.

Felony offense.

Question 23

Define voluntary manslaughter.

Answer 23

Unlawful killing of a human being without malice, upon sudden quarrel or heat of passion.

Felony offense.

Question 24

What is involuntary manslaughter?

Answer 24

Commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony that results in death.

Felony offense.

Question 25

What is vehicular manslaughter?

Answer 25

Killing resulting from the intoxication or negligence of the driver. ## Footnote Felony if gross negligence is involved; misdemeanor for ordinary negligence while not intoxicated.

Question 26

What is SIDS?

Answer 26

Sudden death of an infant unexplained after investigation and autopsy. ## Footnote Generally occurs under age 1, with no visible signs of trauma.

Question 27

Define lewd conduct.

Answer 27

Soliciting or engaging in lewd conduct in a public place or open to public view. ## Footnote Misdemeanor.

Question 28

What is invasion of privacy?

Answer 28

Looking into a private area with intent to invade privacy. ## Footnote Misdemeanor.

Question 29

Define prostitution.

Answer 29

Soliciting, agreeing to engage in, or engaging in prostitution. ## Footnote Misdemeanor unless it involves loitering with intent or prior convictions.

Question 30

What is public intoxication?

Answer 30

Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs in a public place and unable to care for oneself or others. ## Footnote Misdemeanor.

Question 31

What constitutes child harm or injury?

Answer 31

Willfully causing or permitting a child to suffer or inflicting unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering. ## Footnote Felony if conditions likely to produce great bodily harm or death.

Question 32

What is corporal punishment of a child?

Answer 32

Willfully inflicting cruel or inhuman punishment or injury on a child. ## Footnote Felony if it results in a traumatic condition.

Question 33

Define lewd or lascivious acts.

Answer 33

Committing lewd or lascivious acts with the body of a child. ## Footnote Felony offense.

Question 34

What is classified as a misdemeanor in the context of child abuse?

Answer 34

Conditions other than those likely to produce great bodily harm or death to the child

Question 35

What constitutes corporal punishment or injury of a child?

Answer 35

Willfully inflicting cruel or inhuman punishment or injury resulting in a traumatic condition ## Footnote This is classified as a felony.

Question 36

Define lewd or lascivious acts involving a child.

Answer 36

Willfully committing lewd or lascivious acts on a child under 14 or a child 14-15 with a perpetrator 10 or more years older ## Footnote This is classified as a felony.

Question 37

What is the legal classification for annoying or molesting children?

Answer 37

Generally a misdemeanor; felony if certain conditions are met ## Footnote Conditions include prior convictions or entering a dwelling without consent.

Question 38

What is the penalty for possession of child pornography?

Answer 38

Felony for knowingly possessing or controlling material showing a child under 18 in sexual conduct

Question 39

What is considered unlawful sexual intercourse?

Answer 39

Sexual intercourse with a minor under 18 who is not the spouse of the perpetrator; misdemeanor if age difference is 3 years or less, felony if greater ## Footnote The age difference is a critical factor.

Question 40

Who are mandated child abuse reporters?

Answer 40

Child care custodians, health practitioners, employees of child protective agencies, clergy, and more

Question 41

What are law enforcement reporting requirements for suspected child abuse?

Answer 41

Contact child protective agency, report by telephone, conduct investigation, prepare written report within 36 hours

Question 42

What happens if there is a failure to report suspected child abuse?

Answer 42

It is classified as a misdemeanor

Question 43

What documentation is required when investigating crimes against children?

Answer 43

Telephone report and written report including details about the child, injuries, and suspicion of abuse

Question 44

What is the purpose of maintaining confidentiality of the reporter?

Answer 44

Violating confidentiality is considered a misdemeanor

Question 45

Under what circumstances may peace officers enter premises without a warrant?

Answer 45

When there are exigent circumstances indicating a minor is endangered

Question 46

What is the definition of child abuse?

Answer 46

Physical injury inflicted on a child by another person, including sexual abuse and neglect

Question 47

What are the physical indicators of child abuse?

Answer 47

Unexplained injuries, burns, fractures, head injuries, internal injuries

Question 48

What are behavioral indicators of physical neglect of a child?

Answer 48

Depression, antisocial behavior, constant fatigue, fearfulness

Question 49

What does mental suffering in a child refer to?

Answer 49

Lack of emotional support necessary for the child to feel loved

Question 50

What are indicators of sexual child abuse?

Answer 50

Inappropriate sexual behavior, soiled underclothing, pain during urination

Question 51

What should be maintained during an interview with a child victim of abuse?

Answer 51

Control of the interview environment and building rapport

Question 52

What constitutes rape under the law?

Answer 52

Penile/vaginal intercourse without consent of the person, not the spouse of the perpetrator ## Footnote This is classified as a felony.

Question 53

What is considered assault with intent to commit rape?

Answer 53

Assault with specific intent to commit crimes like rape or sodomy ## Footnote This is classified as a felony.

Question 54

Define indecent exposure.

Answer 54

Willfully exposing private parts in view of others to offend ## Footnote Felony if prior convictions exist; misdemeanor otherwise.

Question 55

What constitutes oral copulation under the law?

Answer 55

Copulating the mouth of one person with the sexual organ or anus of another without consent ## Footnote This is classified as a felony.

Question 56

What is penetration with a foreign object?

Answer 56

Using a foreign object to penetrate genital or anal openings against a person's will ## Footnote This is classified as a felony.

Question 57

What is the definition of sodomy?

Answer 57

Sexual conduct involving contact between a penis and anus with any penetration ## Footnote This is classified as a felony.

Question 58

What is sexual battery?

Answer 58

Touching of the victim's intimate parts without consent with intent to achieve sexual arousal ## Footnote Most conditions are wobblers, some are misdemeanors.

Question 59

What steps should be taken when assessing a victim's physical state?

Answer 59

Secure transport to care, perform first aid, take preliminary statements

Question 60

What are common victim reactions to reporting a sex crime?

Answer 60

Fear, shame, guilt, shock, anger, self-blame

Question 61

What attitude should peace officers maintain when dealing with victims?

Answer 61

Objectivity and emotional control, empathizing without personalizing the situation

Question 62

What is important when setting the tone for a victim interview?

Answer 62

Establish rapport, reassure the victim, consider privacy

Question 63

What is the purpose of a medical/legal exam after a sexual assault?

Answer 63

To collect, preserve, and document evidence

Question 64

What does sex offender registration require?

Answer 64

Convicted individuals must register with local law enforcement in their jurisdiction ## Footnote This applies to where they live, work, or go to school.