Author Question: An officer is sent on a call to investigate a report of shots fired. When he arrives at the scene, ... (Read 108 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

An officer is sent on a call to investigate a report of shots fired. When he arrives at the scene, he sees a woman lying on her stomach in a large pool of blood. No one else is present at the scene.
What is the first officer's principle concern at this time?

A) Determine if the victim is dead or alive.
B) Contact medical help for the victim if needed.
C) Apprehend the perpetrator if still present on the scene
D) All of the above are principle concerns for the first officer on the scene.

Question 2

Mrs. Kline finds out that her husband is having an affair with her best friend. Mrs. Kline waits outside the woman's home and after everyone has left for school and work, she knocks on the door. The woman answers the door and is surprised but seems happy to see Mrs. Kline. Mrs. Kline is invited in and once inside, she strangles the woman, killing her.
What crime has Mrs. Kline committed?

A) First degree murder
B) Second degree murder
C) Involuntary manslaughter
D) Voluntary manslaughter