Question 1

Important steps in the criminal process,in the proper order,include:

Accepted Answer

A) probable cause hearing,search,arrest,indictment,arraignment,plea bargain,and trial. 
B) arraignment,booking,bail hearing,trial,and grand jury indictment. 
C) arrest,probable cause hearing,motion to suppress,booking,and trial. 
D) indictment,arrest,probable cause hearing,plea bargain,arraignment,trial,and appeal. 
A) probable cause hearing,search,arrest,indictment,arraignment,plea bargain,and trial. 
B) arraignment,booking,bail hearing,trial,and grand jury indictment. 
C) arrest,probable cause hearing,motion to suppress,booking,and trial. 
D) indictment,arrest,probable cause hearing,plea bargain,arraignment,trial,and appeal. A

Question 2

A crime is a violation of statutory law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The primary purpose of RICO was:

Accepted Answer

A) to be a tool against organized crime. 
B) to raise revenue. 
C) to prosecute non-citizens. 
D) to prosecute those engaged in tax fraud. 
A) to be a tool against organized crime. 
B) to raise revenue. 
C) to prosecute non-citizens. 
D) to prosecute those engaged in tax fraud. A

Question 4

The Theft of Honest Services statute:

Accepted Answer

A) is violated if an employee draws sick leave pay on a day when she is not sick. 
B) applies only to government officials. 
C) prohibits both public and private employees from taking bribes or kickbacks. 
D) was not passed into law due to a presidential veto. 
A) is violated if an employee draws sick leave pay on a day when she is not sick. 
B) applies only to government officials. 
C) prohibits both public and private employees from taking bribes or kickbacks. 
D) was not passed into law due to a presidential veto.

Question 5

The criminal penalties under RICO include all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) imprisonment. 
B) capital punishment. 
C) confiscation of property acquired through the criminal activity. 
D) fines. 
A) imprisonment. 
B) capital punishment. 
C) confiscation of property acquired through the criminal activity. 
D) fines.

Question 6

Approximately how much merchandise is stolen from United States retail stores every year?

Accepted Answer

A) $10 million 
B) $50 million 
C) $10 billion 
D) $25 billion 
A) $10 million 
B) $50 million 
C) $10 billion 
D) $25 billion

Question 7

Entrapment can be a valid defense to a criminal act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) the government may file criminal charges against both the company and the individuals associated with the criminal acts. 
B) the government may file a civil lawsuit against the company to obtain injunctions and other relief. 
C) individuals may file civil lawsuits against the company for violating the RICO statute to recover losses sustained by the criminal act. 
D) All the above are correct. 
A) the government may file criminal charges against both the company and the individuals associated with the criminal acts. 
B) the government may file a civil lawsuit against the company to obtain injunctions and other relief. 
C) individuals may file civil lawsuits against the company for violating the RICO statute to recover losses sustained by the criminal act. 
D) All the above are correct.

Question 9

Discuss the growing problem of identity theft,including how thieves get personal information,what they do with this information,and how a victim should respond.

Accepted Answer

Thieves have a variety of ways to get a

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List and discuss the protections afforded criminal defendants by the Bill of Rights.

Accepted Answer

The first ten amendments to the Constitu

Question 12

Congress revised and reauthorized the Patriot Act,but the secret national security letter provisions were later limited by a federal appeals court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Every criminal defendant has a right to a jury trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) arson. 
B) larceny since he committed an act intended to wrongfully obtain money from his insurance company. 
C) a crime called "burning to defraud insurers" since the crime of arson only applies to property owned by another person. 
D) an intentional tort,but not a crime since a person has a right to destroy his own property. 
A) arson. 
B) larceny since he committed an act intended to wrongfully obtain money from his insurance company. 
C) a crime called "burning to defraud insurers" since the crime of arson only applies to property owned by another person. 
D) an intentional tort,but not a crime since a person has a right to destroy his own property.

Question 15

Jeff picks up a piece of metal pipe and swings it around,hitting Gary across the back of the head.What factor would be required for Jeff's employer to be liable to Gary?

Accepted Answer

A) Jeff was at the factory when it happened. 
B) Jeff voluntarily hit Gary. 
C) Jeff was moving the pipe as part of his work responsibilities when he hit Gary. 
D) Gary cannot be an employee of the same company as Jeff. 
A) Jeff was at the factory when it happened. 
B) Jeff voluntarily hit Gary. 
C) Jeff was moving the pipe as part of his work responsibilities when he hit Gary. 
D) Gary cannot be an employee of the same company as Jeff.

Question 16

Under the laws of most states,a corporation cannot be held responsible for committing crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) Roger can be prosecuted by the state for a criminal offense and Jim may sue him for money damages. 
B) If Roger is convicted of criminal assault,Jim is not allowed to sue him for money damages since that would violate the double jeopardy clause of the Constitution. 
C) If Jim refuses to press charges against Roger,the state cannot initiate a criminal proceeding against him. 
D) Jim can either elect to sue for money damages or proceed with criminal charges. 
A) Roger can be prosecuted by the state for a criminal offense and Jim may sue him for money damages. 
B) If Roger is convicted of criminal assault,Jim is not allowed to sue him for money damages since that would violate the double jeopardy clause of the Constitution. 
C) If Jim refuses to press charges against Roger,the state cannot initiate a criminal proceeding against him. 
D) Jim can either elect to sue for money damages or proceed with criminal charges.

Question 18

The burden of proof required in a criminal case is:

Accepted Answer

A) clear and convincing. 
B) a preponderance. 
C) beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D) highest degree of honesty. 
A) clear and convincing. 
B) a preponderance. 
C) beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D) highest degree of honesty.

Question 19

Eric was charged with attempted murder.His defense was that he was insane at the time of the act.A jury accepted Eric's defense.Eric will:

Accepted Answer

A) probably be committed to a mental hospital and when that hospital determines he is no longer a danger to society,he will be released. 
B) be declared guilty,but will have to serve his sentence in a mental hospital rather than in prison. 
C) have to be committed to a mental hospital until he regains his sanity,at which time he will be retried. 
D) be sent to prison once he is released from the mental ward. 
A) probably be committed to a mental hospital and when that hospital determines he is no longer a danger to society,he will be released. 
B) be declared guilty,but will have to serve his sentence in a mental hospital rather than in prison. 
C) have to be committed to a mental hospital until he regains his sanity,at which time he will be retried. 
D) be sent to prison once he is released from the mental ward.

Question 20

The intent required to commit a burglary would be:

Accepted Answer

A) general intent. 
B) reckless conduct. 
C) strict liability. 
D) specific intent. 
A) general intent. 
B) reckless conduct. 
C) strict liability. 
D) specific intent.

Exam 7: Crime

Important steps in the criminal process,in the proper order,include:

A crime is a violation of statutory law.

The primary purpose of RICO was:

The Theft of Honest Services statute:

The criminal penalties under RICO include all EXCEPT:

Approximately how much merchandise is stolen from United States retail stores every year?

Entrapment can be a valid defense to a criminal act.

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

Discuss the growing problem of identity theft,including how thieves get personal information,what they do with this information,and how a victim should respond.

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

List and discuss the protections afforded criminal defendants by the Bill of Rights.

Congress revised and reauthorized the Patriot Act,but the secret national security letter provisions were later limited by a federal appeals court.

Every criminal defendant has a right to a jury trial.

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

Jeff picks up a piece of metal pipe and swings it around,hitting Gary across the back of the head.What factor would be required for Jeff's employer to be liable to Gary?

Under the laws of most states,a corporation cannot be held responsible for committing crimes.

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

The burden of proof required in a criminal case is:

Eric was charged with attempted murder.His defense was that he was insane at the time of the act.A jury accepted Eric's defense.Eric will:

The intent required to commit a burglary would be:

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