Question 1

What is the difference between parole and probation?

Accepted Answer

Parole is early release from prison, probation is an alternative to prison.

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There is no difference.

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Probation is only for minor offenses.

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Parole is an alternative to prison, probation is early release from prison.

Question 2

What is the purpose of community service as a sentence?

Accepted Answer

To provide a benefit to the community

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To protect the community

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To punish the defendant

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To provide restitution to the victim

Question 3

What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?

Accepted Answer

Murder requires intent, manslaughter does not.

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Murder and manslaughter are the same thing.

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There is no difference.

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Manslaughter requires intent, murder does not.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a plea bargain?

Accepted Answer

To avoid a lengthy trial and potentially harsher sentence

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To provide restitution to the victim

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To protect the community

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To punish the defendant more severely

Question 5

What is the definition of a crime in California?

Accepted Answer

An act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it and to which is annexed, upon conviction, either of the following punishments: death, imprisonment, fine, removal from office, or disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit in this State.

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An act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it and to which is annexed, upon conviction, either of the following punishments: death, imprisonment, or fine.

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An act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it and to which is annexed, upon conviction, either of the following punishments: death, imprisonment, fine, or community service.

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An act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it and to which is annexed, upon conviction, either of the following punishments: imprisonment, fine, or community service.

Question 6

What is an infraction in California?

Accepted Answer

A violation of an ordinance, statute, or regulation not punishable by imprisonment, but by a fine or other penalty.

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A violation of an ordinance, statute, or regulation punishable by imprisonment, but not by a fine or other penalty.

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A violation of an ordinance, statute, or regulation punishable by both imprisonment and a fine or other penalty.

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A violation of an ordinance, statute, or regulation not punishable by imprisonment, but by community service or other penalty.

Question 7

What is the statute of limitations for most crimes in California?

Accepted Answer

3 years

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10 years

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5 years

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7 years

Question 8

What is an enhancement in a criminal case in California?

Accepted Answer

An additional penalty added to the sentence due to certain circumstances surrounding the crime

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A reduction in the penalty due to certain circumstances surrounding the crime

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A suspension of the penalty for a certain period of time

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An alternative penalty to imprisonment

Question 9

What is the statute of limitations for most California misdemeanors?

Accepted Answer

1 year

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6 months

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5 years

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2 years

Question 10

What crime involves intentionally setting fire to a structure or forest land in California?

Accepted Answer

Arson

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Robbery

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Assault

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Burglary

Question 11

What crime involves the use of force or fear to take someone else's property in California?

Accepted Answer

Robbery

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Burglary

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Assault

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Arson

Question 12

What crime involves entering a building or structure with the intent to commit a felony or theft?

Accepted Answer

Burglary

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Arson

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Assault

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Robbery

Question 13

What crime involves the use of physical force or violence against another person?

Accepted Answer

Assault

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Burglary

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Arson

Answer

Robbery

Question 14

What crime involves the intentional or reckless killing of another person?

Accepted Answer

Homicide

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Arson

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Assault

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Robbery

Question 15

What crime involves the use of deception to obtain property or services?

Accepted Answer

Fraud

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Assault

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Robbery

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Burglary

Question 16

What is the legal definition of criminal conspiracy?

Accepted Answer

An agreement between two or more individuals to commit a crime

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A violent assault against another person

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An act of defrauding another person

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The possession of a controlled substance

Question 17

What is the definition of a hate crime?

Accepted Answer

A crime motivated by bias or prejudice against a protected class of people

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A crime committed by a group of people

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Any violent crime against another person

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A crime that results in the loss of property

Question 18

What is the population of Yolo County?

Accepted Answer

220,500

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245,000

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182,000

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96,000

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a city in Yolo County?

Accepted Answer

Folsom

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West Sacramento

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Woodland

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Davis

Question 20

In what year was Yolo County founded?

Accepted Answer

1850

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1800

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1900

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1950

Question 21

What is the highest point in Yolo County?

Accepted Answer

Blue Ridge

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Mount Tamalpais

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Mount Saint Helena

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Mount Diablo

Question 22

What is the main crop grown in Yolo County?

Accepted Answer

Tomatoes

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Almonds

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Grapes

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Wheat

Question 23

Which of the following is not a division of the Yolo County Sheriff's Office?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Services Division

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Support Services Division

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Patrol Division

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Investigations Division

Question 24

What is the most common crime in Yolo County?

Accepted Answer

Property crime

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Drug-related crime

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Violent crime

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White-collar crime

Question 25

What is the maximum speed limit on most California highways?

Accepted Answer

65 mph

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70 mph

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75 mph

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55 mph

Question 26

What is the standard for use of force by law enforcement in California?

Accepted Answer

Objective reasonableness

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Excessive force

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Subjective reasonableness

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Unreasonable suspicion

Question 27

What is the name of the law that requires law enforcement agencies in California to collect and publicly report data on police stops?

Accepted Answer

Racial and Identity Profiling Act

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Police Accountability and Transparency Act

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Community Policing Act

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Stop and Frisk Act

Question 28

What is a warrant?

Accepted Answer

A court order that authorizes law enforcement to conduct a search or make an arrest.

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A court order that authorizes law enforcement to make an arrest but not conduct a search.

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A court order that prohibits law enforcement from conducting a search or making an arrest.

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A court order that authorizes law enforcement to conduct a search but not make an arrest.

Question 29

What is the Miranda warning?

Accepted Answer

A warning that law enforcement must give to suspects in custody informing them of their rights under the Fifth Amendment.

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A warning that law enforcement can choose to give or not.

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A warning that only applies to certain crimes.

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A warning that suspects must give to law enforcement.

Question 30

What is the difference between a civil and criminal case?

Accepted Answer

A criminal case is brought by the government against an individual for violating a criminal law, while a civil case is brought by an individual against another individual for a civil wrong.

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A criminal case is brought by an individual against another individual for a criminal law, while a civil case is brought by the government against an individual for a civil wrong.

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A criminal case is brought by an individual against another individual for a civil wrong, while a civil case is brought by the government against an individual for violating a criminal law.

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There is no difference.

Question 31

What is qualified immunity?

Accepted Answer

A legal doctrine that protects law enforcement from being sued for actions taken in the course of their duties as long as those actions do not violate clearly established law.

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A legal doctrine that allows law enforcement to violate any law.

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A legal doctrine that does not apply to law enforcement.

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A legal doctrine that allows law enforcement to do whatever they want.

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