AZPOST CFE Block I Function Area II WP.O.s

AZPOST CFE Block I (Function Area II W/P.O.'s 8.2 and 8.5) with Complete Solutions 2023/2024 Alternative to prosecution (P.O. 2.1.1) - Correct Answer 1. Mediation - victim-witness may be used as a mediation tool or the officer may act as the mediator himself/herself.

• Warnings - an officer's discretion allows the use of

verbal and/or written warning instead of arrest of citations.

• Civil remedies - a "fender bender" may be very

minor and the parties may wish to handle the problem themselves rather than get the police involved.

• Referral services - there are a multitude of

referral services in Arizona that may be used in lieu of an arrest.Preparatory Offenses (P.O. 2.1.2) - Correct Answer A. A.R.S. § 13-1001 - Attempt

• A.R.S. §13-1002 - Solicitation
• A.R.S. §13-1003 - Conspiracy
• A.R.S. §13-1004 - Facilitation

(Refer to the Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual for definition) make a tab in your book.A.R.S. §13-104 - Rules of Construction (P.O. 2.1.3) - Correct Answer -The general rule that a penal statute is to be strictly construed does not apply to this title, but the provisions herein must be construed according to the fair meaning of their terms to promote justice and effect the objects of the law, including the purposes stated in section 13-101.

• Title 13 is not to be strictly construed.
• Letter of the law v. spirit of the law.
• What does this mean to you?
• Title 13 provisions must be construed according to

the fair meaning of their terms to promote justice.A.R.S. §13-101 - Purposes (P.O. 2.1.4.) - Correct Answer 1. To prescribe conduct that harms or threatens to harm individuals or the general public.

• To give fair warning that certain acts or omissions

are unlawful and punishable.

• To define the unlawful acts and the accompanying 1 / 3

mental states necessary to commit the crimes.

• To separate serious and minor offenses.
• Crime deterrence.
• Punishment.
• To promote truth and accountability in sentencing.

Culpable Mental States (P.O. 2.1.5) - Correct Answer Intentional, Knowing, Reckless, Criminal Negligence A.R.S. §13-105 - Definitions (P.O. 2.1.6) - Correct Answer Refer to your Arizona Criminal and traffic Law Manual. (Chapter 13 Criminal Code) A.R.S. §13-107 - Time Limitations (P.O. 2.1.7) - Correct Answer 1. Most crimes must have prosecution start during a certain time period after discovery of the crime.

• Class 2 through Class 6 felonies - 7 years.
• Misdemeanors - 1 year.
• Petty offenses - 6 months.

A.R.S. §13-201 - Requirements for Criminal Liability (P.O. 2.1.8) - Correct Answer Minimum requirement for liability is the performance of a prohibited act, or the omission to perform a duty required by law by someone physically capable of performing.Also includes both A.R.S. §13-202.B (Strict Liability) and A.R.S. §13-204 (Ignorance/Mistake upon Criminal Liability)

PARTIES TO OFFENSES: ACCOUNTABILITY (P.O. 2.1.9) - Correct Answer 1. A.R.S.

§13-301 - Definition of "Accomplice" 2.A.R.S. §13-302 - Criminal Liability Based Upon Conduct

• A.R.S. §13-303 - Criminal Liability Based Upon

Conduct of Another

• A.R.S. §13-304 - Non Defense to Criminal Liability

Based Upon Conduct of Another

• A.R.S. §13-305 - Criminal Liability of Enterprises
• A.R.S. §13-306 - Criminal Liability of an Individual for Conduct of an Enterprise
• A.R.S. §13-604.01 - Dangerous Crimes Against

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Refer to your Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual (ACTLM) and review the above A.R.S Codes CHAPTER 5 - RESPONSIBILITY (P.O. 2.1.10) - Correct Answer Review the following A.R.S Codes in your Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual (ACTLM)

• A.R.S. §13-501 - Persons Under 18 Years of Age;

Felony Charging

• A.R.S. §13-502 - Insanity; Burden of Proof
• A.R.S. §13-503 - Effect of Alcohol or Drug Use

CHAPTER 6 - CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES (P.O. 2.1.11) - Correct Answer Review the following A.R.S Code in your Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual

(ACTLM)

• A.R.S. §13-601 - Classification of Offenses

A.R.S. §13-904 - Suspension of Civil Rights. (P.O. 2.1.12) - Correct Answer A conviction for a felony suspends the following civil rights of the person so convicted:

• The right to vote.
• The right to hold public office of trust or profit.
• The right to serve as a juror.
• The right to possess a gun or firearm.
• Any other right the suspension of which is

necessary during a period of imprisonment.A.R.S. §13-609 - Offenses Committed in a School Safety Zone (P.O. 2.1.13) - Correct Answer A. The area within 300 feet of a school or grounds.

• Public property within 1,000 feet of a school

or grounds.

• School bus.
• School bus stop.

Arrest Warrants Validity (P.O. 2.2.1) - Correct Answer A. A warrant MUST BE CONFIRMED prior to serving. When confirming a warrant, make sure your dispatcher

confirms at least the following information:

• Suspects name/identity
• Offense committed is specified
• Words order the arrest are present
• Signature of a magistrate is present
• Any bond/extradition information is included
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