Questions and Answers
In 1974, the PA General Assembly realized what?
Under the lethal weapons training act, all of the following are considered a crime of violence except?
By definition, a lethal weapon contains all of the following except?
Renewal of the Act 235 license must be completed within _____ of the expiration of the original certification.
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A person who is employed for the purpose of providing watch guard, protective patrol or detective services is part of the definition of?
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If a certified agent has a change in physical, psychological or criminal history, he must notify the department within _____ days of the change.
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Once the Act 235 course is completed and a certificate is issued, the certification lasts for a period of _____ years.
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There are two classes of certification provided through Act 235. They are?
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Which of the following is a true statement?
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Which of the following statements is false?
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Force switch under circumstances capable of causing death or serious bodily injury is defined as?
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Deadly force is justified under the following conditions?
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The First Amendment protects the rights to free speech, but which of the following may be restricted by the courts?
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In the case of Brandenburg v. Ohio, what did the court rule about subversive speech?
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What does the exclusionary rule established in Weeks v. United States in 1914 state?
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What are the exceptions to needing a search warrant?
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By definition, under the Fourth Amendment, a search warrant occurs when?
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Under the Fifth Amendment, which statement is true?
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What is the common name for the 14th Amendment?
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There are _____ classifications of offenses listed in the crimes code.
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What is the maximum sentence for a misdemeanor of the 1st degree?
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If convicted of a summary offense, what is the potential maximum sentence?
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A person is guilty of a criminal attempt if?
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If John starts a fight with Jason causing bruising, what could he be guilty of?
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A person commits the crime of recklessly endangering if he recklessly places another person in danger of?
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If a person restrains another unlawfully, he commits the felony of?
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What constitutes failure to prevent a catastrophe?
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A person is guilty of ________ if he enters a building with intent to commit a crime.
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What is considered movable property?
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Pennsylvania has no statute for making citizen's arrests. Any authority is derived from which crime code section?
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Regarding citizen's arrests, what should a citizen understand?
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A person is guilty of theft if he unlawfully takes or exercises control over __________ or unlawfully transfers or exercises control over __________.
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Study Notes
Act 235 Overview
- Enacted in 1974 by the PA General Assembly to regulate the use and training for lethal weapons.
- Certification under Act 235 lasts for five years after course completion.
Lethal Weapons Training Act
- Crimes of violence include various offenses, with simple assault being an exception.
- A lethal weapon does not include chemical mace.
Certification and Renewal
- Renewal of the Act 235 license is required within six months post-expiration.
- Two classes of certification available: firearms and non-firearms.
Private Detective Act of 1953
- A private detective business encompasses a variety of services, falling under the same regulatory framework.
Use of Force Regulations
- Justifiable use of force is permitted to protect oneself from unlawful actions.
- A false statement claims that no force can be used to prevent a forcible felony; this is incorrect.
- Deadly force can be justified under circumstances involving a forcible felony or imminent threat to human life.
First Amendment Protections
- The First Amendment protects free speech, but subversive speech and other categories may be restricted when inciting illegal actions.
Exclusionary Rule
- Established by the case of Weeks v. United States, excluding evidence obtained by illegal searches from trial.
- Exceptions to the search warrant requirement include consent, plain view, incident to arrest, motor vehicle, open fields, and exigent circumstances.
Fourth and Fifth Amendments
- A search warrant is valid only when there is an expectation of privacy.
- Under the Fifth Amendment, no person may be deprived of due process, testify against themselves, or face capital charges without grand jury indictment.
Fourteenth Amendment
- Often referred to as the Equal Rights Amendment, ensuring equal protection under the law.
Classifications of Offenses
- Seven classifications of offenses are outlined in the crimes code.
- Maximum sentence for a first-degree misdemeanor is not more than five years, while a summary offense carries a maximum of 90 days.
Criminal Attempt and Assault
- A criminal attempt occurs if a substantial step towards committing the crime is taken.
- Simple assault occurs when physical harm, requiring only minimal medical attention, is inflicted on another person.
Recklessly Endangering and Other Offenses
- Recklessly endangering occurs when another person is placed at risk of serious bodily injury or death.
- Restraint of another's liberty unlawfully constitutes a felony.
Burglary and Theft
- Burglary involves unlawful entry into a structure with intent to commit a crime inside.
- Theft includes unlawful taking or control of movable and immovable property.
Citizen's Arrest
- Pennsylvania lacks a specific statute regarding citizen's arrest; authority is derived from Section 508 of the crime code.
- Citizens must understand the limitations and responsibilities involved in making arrests.
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