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Which of the following is NOT a crime related to disorderly conduct?
Probable cause is necessary for the arrest related to crimes of disorderly conduct.
True
What type of crime classification does prostitution typically fall under?
Misdemeanor or felony depending on jurisdiction
The act of __________ refers to unwanted interference with the right of others to use and enjoy public spaces.
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Match the following crimes with their respective elements required for arrest:
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Which element is essential for categorizing crimes related to disorderly conduct?
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All crimes related to disorderly conduct are misdemeanors.
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Which of the following is true regarding the classification of crime?
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Invasion of privacy involves looking into a private area without any intent to invade privacy.
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List two reasons why a crime might be considered a public nuisance.
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A man blocking a sidewalk while heavily intoxicated may be charged with a _____ offense.
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Match the crime to its possible classification:
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What should peace officers do if they arrive and find a man sunbathing nude in his fenced backyard?
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A person must have their drinking tested to be arrested for public intoxication.
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What is the main condition for a person to be charged with public intoxication?
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A person can be arrested for public intoxication even without field sobriety tests.
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What penal code covers public intoxication?
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Public intoxication is classified as a __________.
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Match the elements of public intoxication with their descriptions:
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Which of the following statements describes an example of public intoxication?
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Public intoxication requires that the individual obstructs the public way.
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Which of the following is NOT an element necessary to arrest a suspect for disturbing the peace?
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Disturbing the peace is classified as a felony.
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What must be illustrated in reports regarding the utterance of offensive words?
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The right to freedom of speech is guaranteed under the ____ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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What is one type of behavior that qualifies as disturbing the peace?
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Match the following elements of disturbing the peace with their definitions:
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What reaction must the utterance of offensive words be likely to provoke?
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Only private speech is protected under the First Amendment.
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What type of crime is considered during the classification of disturbing the peace?
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Study Notes
Overview of Disorderly Conduct and Crime Classification
- Arrests and prosecutions require development of probable cause.
- Peace officers need to recognize elements for arrest related to disorderly conduct.
- Crimes are categorized as either misdemeanors or felonies.
Learning Objectives
- Identify crime elements for arrest concerning:
- Lewd conduct
- Invasion of privacy
- Prostitution
- Loitering near public toilets
- Public intoxication
- Classify crimes accurately as misdemeanors or felonies.
Crime Classifications
- Penal codes define different crimes and their classifications (misdemeanor/felony).
- Invasion of privacy involves intent to look into a private area without consent.
Public Intoxication
- Defined as being found in public under the influence of substances, endangering personal or public safety.
- Covered under Penal Code Section 647(f).
- Arrest elements:
- Individual must be in a public place.
- Must be under the influence and unable to ensure personal or public safety or obstruction of pathways.
- No requirement for field sobriety or chemical tests for public intoxication.
- Classified as a misdemeanor.
Examples of Public Intoxication
- Individual passed out on a park bench after drinking alcohol from a concealed container.
- Must exhibit impairment and public presence to qualify for arrest.
Disturbing the Peace
- Arrest elements include:
- Engaging in unlawful fighting or challenging fights in public.
- Creating loud noises that disturb others willfully.
- Uttering offensive words designed to provoke a violent response in public places.
- Disturbing the peace is classified as a misdemeanor.
- First Amendment protects expressive communication; offensive words only violate peace when likely to incite immediate violence.
Importance of Context in Arrests
- Detailed reports required to describe circumstances of uttered offensive words.
- Explanation needed for any violent reactions unrelated to the offensive utterance.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential elements of disorderly conduct and its classification under the law. Participants will learn to identify specific crimes such as lewd conduct, invasion of privacy, and public intoxication, while accurately categorizing them as misdemeanors or felonies. Understanding these concepts is crucial for peace officers and legal professionals.
