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Which legal system was the California legal system derived from?

  • French law
  • German law
  • English common law (correct)
  • Roman law

    • What is the purpose of this chapter?

  • To explain the main terms and concepts of criminal law
  • To compare different legal systems
  • To analyze specific crimes encountered by peace officers (correct)
  • To discuss the history of criminal law

    • According to the California Legislature, how should the provisions of the Penal Code be construed?

  • Strictly according to the letter of the law
  • In accordance with unwritten laws
  • In relation to other code provisions
  • Based on the fair import of their terms and with a view to effect its objects and promote justice (correct)

    • According to the text, when can a minor be administered a test at a juvenile facility?

    <p>If the minor is under the continuous, personal supervision of a peace officer or employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the maximum amount of time a minor can remain at a facility after an evaluation or test?

    <p>Two hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is a requirement for administering a test to a minor at a juvenile facility?

    <p>Having equipment available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when can a person be charged with a violation of section 148?

    <p>When they physically resist or obstruct the deputies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is considered a violation of section 148?

    <p>Shouting obscenities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what can result in a violation of section 148?

    <p>Verbally challenging law enforcement's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when is a refusal to consent to enter a residence grounds for a section 148 violation?

    <p>When the refusal is done by words or conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the punishment for a crime or public offense upon conviction?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between substantive law and procedural law?

    <p>Substantive law defines and regulates rights, while procedural law prescribes methods for enforcing those rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what constitutes a violation of section 148 of the Penal Code?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, is it a violation of section 148 to take a photograph or record an officer in a public place or in a place where the person making the recording has a right to be?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Penal Code, what is the punishment for attempting to deter or prevent an executive officer from performing their duty?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the Penal Code, what is required for a violation of section 69 to occur in relation to the 'resisting' part of the statute?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when does a violation of section 69 occur if a suspect threatens to deter or prevent at some point in the future?

    <p>Regardless of whether the officer was engaged in the lawful performance of their duties at the time the threat was made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example provided, what was the violation committed by the suspect who threatened a CVS pharmacist?

    <p>Section 148 violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true regarding the detention of minors in California?

    <p>Minors may be detained in facilities that contain a jail or lockup for adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may a minor as young as 14 be detained in a jail or secure facility for adults?

    <p>If the minor is alleged to have committed one of a list of designated offenses, has been found unfit to be dealt with as a juvenile, and his case has been transferred to adult court.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum duration for temporary detention in a lockup facility for a minor?

    <p>6 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the admissibility of a confession obtained during an invalid state detention?

    <p>A minor's confession obtained during an invalid state detention is not affected by the legality of the detention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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