IDAHO POST EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the 6 pillars of character? - ANSWER-Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, justice & fairness, caring, civic virtues & citizenship.
What are principles? - ANSWER-Universally held values that never change.
What are values? - ANSWER-Beliefs that a person holds true.
What are morals? - ANSWER-A code of values which guides our choices and actions, and determines the purpose and course of our lives.
What are the 4 components of intemperance? - ANSWER-Anger, lust, greed, and peer pressure.
What are the 7 burdens of proof? - ANSWER-No evidence, scintilla, reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance, clear & convincing, beyond a reasonable doubt.
Describe scintilla. - ANSWER-A trace; even the smallest amount.
Describe reasonable suspicion. - ANSWER-Based on articulable facts or reason; more than a mere hunch, speculation, or guess.
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Describe probable cause. - ANSWER-The possession of information that would lead one to believe that a person they have placed under arrest is guilty of a crime.
What 8 factors may indicate someone is armed and dangerous? - ANSWER-Bulges in clothing that resemble a weapon; the encounter happens late at night; the encounter happens in a high crime area; the individual makes threatening movements; the individual appears nervous or agitated; the individual appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol; the individual is uncooperative or attempts to flee; the individual has a reputation of being dangerous.
In what 2 ways can an officer restrain one's liberty that would result in a seizure? - ANSWER-By a show of authority that results in actual submission, or by application of physical force.
Under what circumstances during an investigatory detention may an officer conduct a limited frisk? - ANSWER-When the officer has reasonable, articulable suspicion that the suspect has been/is/is about to be engaged in criminal activity; when the officer reasonably believes the suspect is armed and dangerous; or when the officer has immediate concern for the safety of himself or others.
Describe the responsibilities of the district court. - ANSWER-There are 7 districts in Idaho, and 45 district judges; they hear felony cases after the preliminary hearing; they handle appeals from the magistrate courts; they occasionally approve search warrants; they hear civil disputes above $10,000.
Describe the responsibilities of the court of appeals. - ANSWER-The court of appeals consists of 1 chief judge and 3 associate judges; decisions are based on a 3- judge panel; it hears appeals from district courts that are assigned to them by the supreme court.
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What 4 factors are required in order for the 4th amendment to apply? - ANSWER- There is a reasonable expectation of privacy; there was a search; there was a seizure; the listed acts are done by a government authority.
What are the 4 types of courts in Idaho? - ANSWER-Magistrate, district, court of appeals, and supreme court.
What is the punishment for a felony? - ANSWER-Imprisonment in the state prison, not exceeding 5 years, and/or fine not exceeding $50,000.
What is the punishment for a misdemeanor? - ANSWER-Imprisonment in county jail, not exceeding 6 months, and/or fine not exceeding $1,000. The court may also impose a fee up to $1,000.
What are the 3 key elements of conspiracy? - ANSWER-2 or more people are involved; all persons involved agree to commit the crime; an overt act is completed by one person.
What is the punishment for conspiracy? - ANSWER-The same as the crime that is being conspired.
What is the punishment for solicitation? - ANSWER-The same as attempt (generally, half the sentence for the completed crime).
What are the 3 types of officer-citizen encounters, and their burdens of proof? - ANSWER-Voluntary/consensual (none, 4th amendment does not apply); temporary detention (reasonable suspicion); arrest (probable cause).
What are the 3 most common burdens of proof? - ANSWER-Probable cause, reasonable suspicion, and preponderance. 3 / 4
What are the 5 elements of a crime? - ANSWER-Identity, date, location, act (commission or omission), and intent.
What are the 3 inchoate crimes? - ANSWER-Attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation.
What are some examples of natural water hazards? - ANSWER-Slippery rocks, irregular bottoms, trees/vegetation, floating debris, currents, cold water.
How close to shore to most injuries happen? - ANSWER-Within 10 feet.
What are the 4 steps of water rescue? - ANSWER-Preach, reach, throw, go and tow.
What 3 questions must be asked in all water rescues? - ANSWER-Is this a rescue or a recovery? What is the overall risk? What are my realistic abilities?
What are the priorities of life when performing a water rescue? - ANSWER- Officers, innocents, victims, property.
What are some examples of manmade water hazards? - ANSWER-Dams, canals, submerged objects, bridges and roadways.
Describe the Bloods gang. - ANSWER-Primarily black membership; color is red; rivals with Crips and other Bloods gangs.
What is the primary source of income for gangs? - ANSWER-Narcotics.
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