Constitution and Law Enforcement

Which level of proof is based on no factual information? 

• Mere hunch
• Probable cause
• Reasonable suspicion
• Beyond a reasonable doubt

Which level of proof allows officers to stop, frisk, or question a person? 

•  Probable cause 
• Mere hunch
• Reasonable suspicion 
• Beyond a reasonable doubt

Which level of proof would suggest to officers that a reasonable officer or person would believe that a person is involved in criminal activity under the same circumstances? 

• Mere hunch 
• Probable cause
• Reasonable suspicion 
•  Beyond a reasonable doubt 

Which level of proof contains facts or evidence that a crime has been, will be or is being committed? 

• Reasonable suspicion
•  Beyond a reasonable doubt 
• Mere hunch 
• Probable cause 

Which level of proof allows an officer to arrest or search? 

• Probable cause
• Reasonable suspicion 
• Mere hunch
• Beyond a reasonable doubt

What level of proof is required in a criminal trial? 

• Probable cause 
• Preponderance
• Beyond a reasonable doubt
• Clear and convincing evidence 

A suspect may exhibit behavior that is consistent with committing a crime, such as attempting to destroy evidence, evasive answers, or resisting officers. These behaviors are considered to be 

•  Evidence that a crime has occurred
• Probable cause
•  Reasonable suspicion 
• Probable cause building blocks

Actual, corporeal, and forcible detention defines what type of custody? 

• Arrest 
• Confinement 
• Constructive custody
•  Restraint

General authority exercised over others within certain limits is which of the following?

•  Restraint 
•  Custody
•  Constructive custody 
• Arrest

The Code of Criminal Procedure (NCGS 15A-401) states that an officer may use excessive force to make an arrest if necessary. 

• True 
• False