Exam 7: Crime

Mary was suspicious of her neighbor,whom she thought was involved in selling illegal drugs.One day Mary arrived at her apartment and saw a large paper sack tied up with string in front of her neighbor's door.She took the bundle into her apartment,opened it,and discovered it was full of cocaine.She called the police and the neighbor was arrested.The neighbor's lawyer claimed the evidence had been illegally obtained since no probable cause existed to justify opening up the paper bundle.

Entrapment can be a valid defense to a criminal act.

Miguel reprogrammed a cellular telephone so that it intercepted electronic funds transfers and rerouted them to Miguel's bank account.What crime has he committed?

In order for the government to obtain a criminal conviction,it must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Dan was arrested and taken to an interrogation room for questioning.After signing a statement waiving his Miranda rights,he agreed to answer questions without a lawyer.After about ten minutes,he told the officers he changed his mind and wanted to talk to a lawyer before answering any more questions.The officers left the room and then came back in.They told Dan that his partner was confessing to the crime and that,"If your partner confesses first and makes a deal,you're the one who's going to go down for this." Dan looked at them without saying anything.After a minute,the officer began questioning Dan again and he confessed to the crime after about an hour.Is this confession admissible?

The primary purpose of RICO was:

Actus reus means the "guilty act" and is one element the prosecution must prove in a criminal case.

The Miranda warning insures that the criminal suspects understand their constitutional rights relating to:

A misdemeanor is distinguished from a felony based upon:

What does the Fourth Amendment provided a criminal defendant?

Sarah,an employee of Amex Corporation,committed a serious criminal act in an attempt to obtain a large sales order for her employer.A court found her guilty of the felony and also found the corporation guilty of criminal conduct.The company was fined $1 million.The court:

Miranda v.Arizona considered the intent requirement in an armed robbery case.

Roger assaulted Jim in a tavern,causing medical expenses and lost wages. Which of the following is true?

The intent required to commit a burglary would be:

Barden Corporation was convicted of violating federal RICO laws.Accordingly:

Criminal defendants have the right to a lawyer at all the important stages of the criminal process.

Taking a personal property without paying for it is a common type of larceny.

Tina is an undercover police officer.One evening she is posing as a prostitute in a bar.Larry,a salesman who is attending an out-of-state convention,begins talking with Tina.After about ten minutes,Tina suggests going to her room for a good time but points out he will need to "donate" $100 to her.Arriving at Tina's hotel room,Larry asks if she is a policewoman.Tina lies and says she is not.When Larry gives her $100,Tina shows him her identification and arrests him.

Sid burned his own warehouse in an attempt to collect on a fire insurance policy.Sid has committed:

Illegally obtained evidence is not permitted to be used at a criminal trial based upon the: