NE POST Practice Questions - Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification Exam - NE POST Practice Questions - Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification Exam

Question 1

Under Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 28, what must the prosecution prove to establish a criminal offense in Nebraska?

Only that the defendant committed the physical act (actus reus) Both a voluntary act (actus reus) and a culpable mental state (mens rea), unless the statute specifies strict liability Only that the defendant had a guilty mind (mens rea) That the defendant confessed to the crime

Correct Answer:

Both a voluntary act (actus reus) and a culpable mental state (mens rea), unless the statute specifies strict liability

Question 2

In Nebraska, criminal offenses are classified into which categories?

Felonies (Class I through Class IV felonies and Class IIA, IIIA, and IV felonies) and misdemeanors (Class I through Class V misdemeanors) Only felonies and infractions Capital offenses, felonies, and summary offenses Indictable and non-indictable offenses

Correct Answer:

Felonies (Class I through Class IV felonies and Class IIA, IIIA, and IV felonies) and misdemeanors (Class I through Class V misdemeanors)

Question 3

Under Nebraska law, which of the following is a valid affirmative defense to a criminal charge?

The defendant did not know the law existed Self-defense when the defendant reasonably believed deadly force was necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily harm The defendant was too intoxicated to form any intent The victim did not press charges

Correct Answer:

Self-defense when the defendant reasonably believed deadly force was necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily harm

Question 4

Under Nebraska Revised Statutes, which of the following best describes the crime of attempt in Nebraska?

Thinking about committing a crime but taking no action Agreeing with another person to commit a crime Taking a substantial step toward committing a crime with the intent to complete it Completing the crime but not being caught

Correct Answer:

Taking a substantial step toward committing a crime with the intent to complete it

Question 5

In Nebraska, what distinguishes burglary from trespassing?

Burglary occurs only at night; trespassing can occur any time Burglary requires unlawful entry into a structure with intent to commit a crime inside; trespassing is unlawful entry or remaining without such intent There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable Trespassing is always a felony while burglary is a misdemeanor

Correct Answer:

Burglary requires unlawful entry into a structure with intent to commit a crime inside; trespassing is unlawful entry or remaining without such intent

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