Verbatim Words

Question 1

ARREST

Answer 1

An arrest is the taking of a person into custody in a case and in the manner authorized by law.

Example: The police made an arrest after the suspect was caught fleeing the scene.

Question 2

BATTERY

Answer 2

Any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.

Question 3

ASSAULT

Answer 3

The unlawful attempt coupled with the present ability to commit a violent injury on the person of another

Question 4

CRIME

Answer 4

A crime is an act or omission forbidden by law, punishable upon conviction by death, imprisonment, fine or other penal discipline.

Question 5

PROBABLE CAUSE

Answer 5

When the facts and circumstances known to the officer would warrant a prudent man in believing that a crime had been committed and that the accused had committed it.

Question 6

REASONABLE SUSPICION

Answer 6

Facts or circumstances, which would lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has been, is being or is about to be committed, or has violated or is violating the conditions of their parole or probation.

Question 7

INTENT

Answer 7

Intention is manifested by the circumstances connected to the perpetration of the offense and the sound mind and discretion of the person accused

Question 8

EVIDENCE

Answer 8

Anything that when presented to the senses tends to prove or disprove a point.

Question 9

ROBBERY

Answer 9

The unlawful taking of personal property from the person of another, or in their presence, against their will, by means of force or violence or fear of injury immediate or future.

Question 10

COMMAND PRESENCE

Answer 10

A manner of posture and interaction, which conveys authority, commands attention, shows confidence, and thus increases credibility.