Law and Public Safety

Question or Hint Answer or Word
  1. Occurs when the court orders an arrest or conviction to be erased in the eyes of the law. Expungement (wrong answers: Accessory, Perjury)
  2. A formal written accusation of a crime. It can occur before an arrest is made, and is usually for felony charges. Indictment (wrong answers: Prosecutor, Expungement)
  3. The crime of providing false or misleading statements under oath. Perjury (wrong answers: Larceny, Manslaughter)
  4. The person or party seeking charges against the defendant. Prosecutor (wrong answers: Parole, Probation)
  5. Refers to damages paid by the defendant as recompense for their crime. Punitive damages (wrong answers: Infraction, Alibi)
  6. A legal notice that a person has to appear before court. Subpoena (wrong answers: Prosecutor, Indictment)
  7. Someone who is present during a crime or may aid and abet a criminal but does not actually commit the crime. Accessory (wrong answers: Battery, Delinquency)
  8. Theft without violence. Larceny (wrong answers: Felony, Misdemeanor)
  9. The act of killing another person without malice. Manslaughter (wrong answers: Homicide, Defendant)
  10. Occurs when prisoners are released early and sent to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community. Parole (wrong answers: Probation, Felony)
  11. Occurs when convicted offenders are not sent to prison. probation (wrong answers: Parole, Search Warrant)
  12. A document signed by a judge or magistrate that allows law enforcement to search a place, thing or person. Search Warrant (wrong answers: Subpoena, Indictment)
  13. Evidence that a defendant was not at the scene of the crime at the time that the crime occurred. Alibi (wrong answers: Defendant, Crime Scene)
  14. Juveniles who commit crimes. Delinquent (wrong answers: Felony, Defendant)
  15. DUI/DWI Driving Under Influence/Driving While Impaired (wrong answers: Driving Under Influence/Driving While Intoxicated, Driving Under Influence/Driving Without Insurance)
  16. The crime of obtaining something, usually money, through force, damage, threats or coercion. Extortion (wrong answers: Punitive Damages, Perjury)
  17. A type of crime of that is ranked more serious than a misdemeanor. Felony (wrong answers: Misdemeanor, Crime)
  18. A voluntary written statement of fact authorized by a notary or public official. Affidavit (wrong answers: Warrant, Indictment)
  19. The term is used to certify that the accused is not guilty and free from all charges. Acquittal (wrong answers: Arraignment, Alibi)
  20. The person or party who is being accused of a crime. Defendant (wrong answers: Prosecutor, Witness)
  21. UCR Uniform Crime Report (wrong answers: Uniform Criminal Report, Uniform Census Report)
  22. DHS Department of Homeland Security (wrong answers: Department of Human Services, Department of Housing )
  23. Identification and comparison of hidden impressions from sources like fingers, feet, or tread on vehicle tires. Latent Prints (wrong answers: Finger Prints, Forensics)
  24. Determines the presence of drugs and poisons in tissue, blood, urine, and other body fluids. Toxicology (wrong answers: Crime Lab, Forensic Scientist)
  25. A location in which a crime has occurred or is suspected of having occurred. Crime Scene (wrong answers: Court, Physical Evidence)
  26. Freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech. 1st Amendment (wrong answers: 5th Amendment, 8th Amendment)
  27. Court officer whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom, secure witnesses, maintain physical custody of the jury, and announce the entry of the jury. Bailiff (wrong answers: Police Officer, Investigator)
  28. The act of intentionally burning a building. Arson (wrong answers: Theft, Physical Evidence)
  29. Protects American citizens from unreasonable searches. 4th Amendment (wrong answers: 1st Amendment, 5th Amendment)
  30. The state of being extremely poor. Poverty (wrong answers: Eduaction, Greed)
  31. The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction. Education (wrong answers: Gender, Mental Health)
  32. Drugs and Alcohol Substance Abuse (wrong answers: Mental Health, Poverty)
  33. A person's condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. Mental Health (wrong answers: Substance Abuse, Drugs )
  34. An officer must inform you of your Miranda rights if you are under arrest. True (wrong answers: False)
  35. An officer must inform you of your Miranda rights if you are being questioned. True (wrong answers: False)
  36. A law enforcement officer does not need to inform you of your Miranda rights before asking you questions during a traffic stop. True (wrong answers: False)
  37. BOLO Be On Lookout (wrong answers: Bread Of Life Outreach, Bailiff On Lookout)
  38. 10-7 Out of Service (wrong answers: In Service, Stand By)
  39. 10-8 In Service (wrong answers: Out of Service , Repeat)
  40. 10-4 OK (wrong answers: Out of Service, Busy)
  41. 6:00 PM 1800 (wrong answers: 2100, 1500)
  42. 5:00AM 0500 (wrong answers: 1700, 1200)
  43. A Alpha (wrong answers: Apple, Ape)
  44. R Romeo (wrong answers: Ray, Roar)
  45. M Mike (wrong answers: Michael, May)
  46. XTC-125 XRAY TANGO CHARLIE-125 (wrong answers: XRAY TANK CHARLES-125, XRAY TALK CHAR-125)
  47. The area of Forensic Science that deals with firearms. Ballistics (wrong answers: Toxicology, Blood Splatter)
  48. BONUS QUESTION: What was under the microscope at the crime lab? Marijuana (wrong answers: Cocaine, Skin)
  49. BONUS QUESTION: What was the name of the judge at the trial? Judge Adrienne Wooten (wrong answers: Judge Tommie Green, Judge Dianna Wavier)
  50. BONUS QUESTION: How many years will the defendant serve? 27 (wrong answers: 40, 21)

Quick Feedback for Knowledge Mouse

Want to suggest a feature? Report a problem? Suggest a correction? Please let Knowledge Mouse know below: