Mptc Police Academy Criminal Law Review Questions And Answers 2024

An example of crime against nature is: A. Littering. B. Trespassing. C. Cruelty to animals. D. Bestiality. {Ans: D. Bestiality.}An individual bites another on the arm during a fight. What charge do you bring? A. Assault and battery. Assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. C. Mayhem. D. Attempted murder. {Ans: A. Assault and battery.}Which of the following allows for an arrest if the crime is committed in your presence? A. Threatening to commit a crime. B. Possessing 1/4 ounce of marijuana subject over 21. C. Possessing fighting animals. D. You cannot arrest for any of them. {Ans: C. Possessing fighting animals.}In order for destruction of property to be a felony under MGL 266 126A: A. The property must be valued at over $100. B. The property must be valued at over $250. C. The property must be valued at over $5,000. D. It is always a felony. {Ans: D. It is always a felony.}Tabitha, age 9, is sexually assaulted on her way home from ballet lessons. Her mother reports this to you. How many years do you have to locate and charge the perpetrator? A. 15. B. 34. C. 27. D. 10.