All of the Following Are Situations in Which Loitering or Prowling

question 67

Multiple Choice

All of the following are situations in which loitering or prowling is punished under the Model Penal Code EXCEPT ______.

• A) A young man hanging out in a public parking lot at 4 A.M. spots a police officer in a patrol vehicle headed his way and takes off running into the night.
• B) A young man hanging out in a public parking lot at 4 A.M. is stopped by a police officer in a patrol vehicle. The officer asks him to identify himself and he refuses.
• C) A young man hanging out in a public parking lot at 4 A.M. is stopped by a police officer in a patrol vehicle. He is immediately arrested for loitering without any opportunity to identify himself or explain his behavior.
• D) A young man hanging out in a public parking lot at 4 A.M. spots a police officer in a patrol vehicle headed his way. He quickly runs to the nearest dumpster and empties out the contents of his book bag and pockets.

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Definitions:

Unpredictable Episodes

Occurrences or incidents that happen without warning or forecast, often making it difficult to prepare or adjust.

Distress

Negative stress that is associated with anxiety, depression, and other negative emotional states.

Specific Phobia

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by excessive and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.

Outdoor Activities

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