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Which of the following best describes the origin of the California legal system?
Which of the following best describes the origin of the California legal system?
- It evolved from a form of case law.
- It was influenced by the demand for justice by the common people.
- It was derived from the English common law. (correct)
- It was developed based on unwritten laws and traditions.
According to the text, how is the California legal system different from the English common law?
According to the text, how is the California legal system different from the English common law?
- California law is based on unwritten laws, while English common law is not.
- California law is bound to the letter of the law, while English common law is not.
- California law is more strict in its interpretation than English common law.
- California law is directed toward the spirit of the law, while English common law is not. (correct)
What is the requirement for a law to be enforceable in California?
What is the requirement for a law to be enforceable in California?
- It must be strictly construed.
- It must be based on unwritten laws and traditions.
- It must be derived from the English common law.
- It must be codified. (correct)
According to the Welf. & Inst. Code, § 207.1, subd. (j), what are the conditions for a minor to be administered a test at a juvenile facility?
According to the Welf. & Inst. Code, § 207.1, subd. (j), what are the conditions for a minor to be administered a test at a juvenile facility?
Under what conditions can a minor be administered a test at a juvenile facility?
Under what conditions can a minor be administered a test at a juvenile facility?
What is the maximum time a minor can remain at a juvenile facility after being administered a test?
What is the maximum time a minor can remain at a juvenile facility after being administered a test?
According to the text, which of the following actions may constitute a violation of section 148?
According to the text, which of the following actions may constitute a violation of section 148?
In which of the following situations is it NOT considered a violation of section 148?
In which of the following situations is it NOT considered a violation of section 148?
According to the text, when can a refusal to consent to enter a residence be grounds for a section 148 violation?
According to the text, when can a refusal to consent to enter a residence be grounds for a section 148 violation?
In the example provided in the text, why was there no section 148 violation for Chase C.?
In the example provided in the text, why was there no section 148 violation for Chase C.?
According to the text, under what circumstances can a minor be detained in a jail or lockup facility?
According to the text, under what circumstances can a minor be detained in a jail or lockup facility?
According to the text, what are the major restrictions regarding the detention of minors in California?
According to the text, what are the major restrictions regarding the detention of minors in California?
According to the text, what is the maximum duration for temporary detention in a lockup facility for a minor?
According to the text, what is the maximum duration for temporary detention in a lockup facility for a minor?
According to the text, what is required for a minor's detention to be considered lawful?
According to the text, what is required for a minor's detention to be considered lawful?
Which section of the California Penal Code defines the crime of 'Resisting Public Officers in the Performance of Their Duties'?
Which section of the California Penal Code defines the crime of 'Resisting Public Officers in the Performance of Their Duties'?
What is required for a violation of Section 148 of the California Penal Code to occur?
What is required for a violation of Section 148 of the California Penal Code to occur?
What constitutes a violation of Section 148 of the California Penal Code?
What constitutes a violation of Section 148 of the California Penal Code?
Which action is not a violation of Section 148 of the California Penal Code?
Which action is not a violation of Section 148 of the California Penal Code?
According to the text, a violation of Penal Code section 69 occurs when a person attempts, by means of any threat or violence, to deter or prevent an executive officer from performing their duty. What is the punishment for such violation?
According to the text, a violation of Penal Code section 69 occurs when a person attempts, by means of any threat or violence, to deter or prevent an executive officer from performing their duty. What is the punishment for such violation?
Under the 'resisting' part of Penal Code section 69, what is required for a violation to occur?
Under the 'resisting' part of Penal Code section 69, what is required for a violation to occur?
According to the text, when does a violation of Penal Code section 69 occur if the suspect threatens to deter or prevent at some point in the future?
According to the text, when does a violation of Penal Code section 69 occur if the suspect threatens to deter or prevent at some point in the future?
In the example provided in the text, what constituted a threat of death or bodily harm sufficient to sustain a Penal Code section 69 conviction?
In the example provided in the text, what constituted a threat of death or bodily harm sufficient to sustain a Penal Code section 69 conviction?
