AL POST Practice Questions - Alabama POST Peace Officer Certification Exam - AL POST Practice Questions - Alabama POST Peace Officer Certification Exam

Question 1

Under Alabama law, what is the primary distinction between a misdemeanor and a felony?

A felony carries a potential sentence of more than one year in a state penitentiary A felony always involves violence against another person A misdemeanor can only be punished by a fine, never jail time The distinction is based solely on the arresting officer's discretion

Correct Answer:

A felony carries a potential sentence of more than one year in a state penitentiary

Question 2

Under Ala. Code § § 13A-6-20, what is required to establish simple assault in Alabama?

The defendant intentionally caused physical injury or placed another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury The defendant must have caused serious bodily harm requiring hospitalization Physical contact must have occurred for assault to be charged The victim must file a formal complaint within 24 hours of the incident

Correct Answer:

The defendant intentionally caused physical injury or placed another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an inchoate offense under Alabama criminal law?

Conspiracy to commit robbery Completed burglary of a residence Simple assault resulting in minor injury Possession of a controlled substance

Correct Answer:

Conspiracy to commit robbery

Question 4

Under Alabama law, what distinguishes robbery from theft?

Robbery involves the use of force, threat of force, or intimidation to take property from a person Robbery only applies to commercial establishments, not individuals The value of the property determines whether a theft becomes a robbery Robbery requires the use of a deadly weapon

Correct Answer:

Robbery involves the use of force, threat of force, or intimidation to take property from a person

Question 5

A suspect in Alabama breaks into an occupied dwelling at night with the intent to commit a felony inside. Under Ala. Code § § 13A-7-5, what degree of burglary is this most likely classified as?

First-degree burglary because the dwelling was occupied Second-degree burglary because no weapon was used Third-degree burglary because no property was actually taken Simple trespass because no one was harmed

Correct Answer:

First-degree burglary because the dwelling was occupied

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