Chapter 3: Truancy Violations/Incorrigibility: What behavior can result in truancy prosecution?
Subtopic 3D Quiz: What is loitering?
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Question 1
Define loiter.
A
Throwing trash on the ground
Hint:
Sometimes you need to keep moving when you have no purpose being in a particular place.
B
Playing the lottery
Hint:
Sometimes you need to keep moving when you have no purpose being in a particular place.
C
Remaining in any one place for no apparent reason
D
Being unnecessarily loud in public
Hint:
Sometimes you need to keep moving when you have no purpose being in a particular place.
E
Going door-to-door trying to sell stuff
Hint:
Sometimes you need to keep moving when you have no purpose being in a particular place.
Question 2
What factor(s) must a police officer consider when evaluating whether or not an individual is loitering?
A
Whether or not it is normal for the individual to be in that place at that particular time
Hint:
People who aren’t normally seen in a place may raise concerns regarding safety or property damage.
B
Whether or not the person’s presence is creating concern for other individuals in that area or for nearby property
Hint:
People who aren’t normally seen in a place may raise concerns regarding safety or property damage.
C
Whether or not an individual of a particular race is welcome at that location
Hint:
People who aren’t normally seen in a place may raise concerns regarding safety or property damage.
D
Whether or not the person could afford to pay a fine for committing the offense
Hint:
People who aren’t normally seen in a place may raise concerns regarding safety or property damage.
E
Both A and B
Question 3
Which of the following is an example of loitering?
A
A student waiting in front of the school for the bus
Hint:
The activity should be out of place or cause concern.
B
A group of friends sitting in front of Starbucks drinking coffee
Hint:
The activity should be out of place or cause concern.
C
A group of activists protesting in front of the White House
Hint:
The activity should be out of place or cause concern.
D
A gang member sitting on the patio of a friend’s home
Hint:
The activity should be out of place or cause concern.
E
None of the above
Question 4
Before making an arrest, an officer must establish whether or not an individual is loitering. Which answer is NOT an example of a question an officer might ask?
A
What is your name?
Hint:
There is nothing wrong with an officer asking questions to gather general information not intended to harass an individual.
B
What are you doing here?
Hint:
There is nothing wrong with an officer asking questions to gather general information not intended to harass an individual.
C
How long have you been here?
Hint:
There is nothing wrong with an officer asking questions to gather general information not intended to harass an individual.
D
None of the above
Question 5
Michael is a gang member who often deals drugs at the same street corner. Michael is standing at the street corner waiting to conduct a deal when he is approached by a police officer. Is Michael loitering?
A
Yes
B
No
Question 5 Explanation:
Michael is not at the street corner for normal, law-abiding reasons, and his presence at this location presents a concern to the people in that area.
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