SCCJA Block 1 Test Latest Update 2025-2026 150 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers with Rationale Guaranteed A+
a courts written explanation of its decision on a case intended to be relied upon as a
statement of the law based on the facts of the case - CORRECT ANSWER: published
opinion
a partys duty to prove a disputed assertion or charge, must be presented to be
successful at any given stage in the legal process - CORRECT ANSWER: burden of
proof
ABC's for communication over the radio - CORRECT ANSWER: accuracy, brevity,
clarity
aims to fix behavior that led to arrest and avoid any future criminal behavior -
CORRECT ANSWER: diversionary programs
an opinion that the court has designated as unfit for publication. an opinion may be placed on the courts web page but will be classified as "unpublished" - CORRECT
ANSWER: unpublished opinion
An unlawful attack by one person on another in order to inflict severe bodily injury -
CORRECT ANSWER: aggravated assault
any person in physical control of a vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER: driver
any person under the age 18 is defined as a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER: child
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basic mission for law enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER: crime prevention
broad category of exploitation of explicit photos, meet face to face, or engage in online
sexual conversations - CORRECT ANSWER: sextortion
comprised of 18 jurors, at least 12 must agree before a "true bill" is established which will allow an indictment to be prepared for formal charging documents - CORRECT
ANSWER: grand jury
congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech or press or right of people to
peaceaby assemble - CORRECT ANSWER: 1st amendment
court based decisions - CORRECT ANSWER: common law
due process is defined by blacks law dictionary as "the conduct of legal proceedings according to established rules and principles for the protection and enforcement of private rights including notice and the right to a fair hearing before a tribunal with the
power to decide a case - CORRECT ANSWER: 14th amendment
has jurisdiction over matters involving wills, estate, and mental competency issues. Also
does not have any criminal jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER: S.C. probate court
held to determine if there is probable cause to hold the defendant for grand jury
indictment - CORRECT ANSWER: preliminary hearing
how long does an offender have to register with the sheriff - CORRECT ANSWER: 3
business days
how many members are appointed in U.S. supreme court and why? - CORRECT ANSWER: 9. uneven numbers allow for split decision without ties 2 / 3
impacts and disrupts a persons thinking, feeling, and mood and may affect the ability to
relate to others or function - CORRECT ANSWER: mental ilness
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to
have the assistance of counsel for his defense. - CORRECT ANSWER: 6th amendment
individual in an unknown location whose safety may be threatened - CORRECT
ANSWER: lost/missing person
Law making branch - CORRECT ANSWER: Legislative Branch
legislatively created laws - CORRECT ANSWER: statuatory law
made flag burning legal - CORRECT ANSWER: texas v. johnson
made when defense asks the judge to dismiss the case as a matter of law - CORRECT
ANSWER: motion for directed verdict
must be proven that the defendant committed the necessary actions that make up the
crime - CORRECT ANSWER: physical action (actus reus)
must be proven that the defendant had the right mental intent or mindset that makes up
part of the crime - CORRECT ANSWER: mental intent (mens rea)
nationwide electronic database of DNA profiles of individuals convicted of various crimes - CORRECT ANSWER: CODIS (combined DNA index sysem)
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