Question 1

What is the standard for determining whether an individual knows or honestly believes property is stolen?

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the individual knew 
B)  whether a reasonable person would have known or possessed an awareness 
C)  whether a reasonable person would have had actual knowledge 
D)  whether the individual has a history of possession of stolen property Location: Receiving Stolen Property 
A)  whether the individual knew 
B)  whether a reasonable person would have known or possessed an awareness 
C)  whether a reasonable person would have had actual knowledge 
D)  whether the individual has a history of possession of stolen property Location: Receiving Stolen Property B

Question 2

A number of states have consolidated larceny, embezzlement, and false pretenses into a single statute punishing ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  theft 
B)  robbery 
C)  burglary 
D)  property crimes 
A)  theft 
B)  robbery 
C)  burglary 
D)  property crimes A

Question 3

What is the standard for gradation of robbery?

Accepted Answer

A)  value of property taken in robbery 
B)  location of robbery 
C)  time of day of the robbery 
D)  degree of danger and apprehension of the robbery 
A)  value of property taken in robbery 
B)  location of robbery 
C)  time of day of the robbery 
D)  degree of danger and apprehension of the robbery D

Question 4

A prosecutor under consolidated theft statutes may charge a defendant with "theft" but is required to indicate the specific form of theft with which the defendant is charged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the difference between identity theft and computer crimes?

Accepted Answer

Identity theft is the theft of one's nam

Question 6

Robbery is typically described as a misdemeanor if the property stolen has little value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Janna is walking down the street one evening when she approached Milo. Milo put a knife to her neck and escorted her to a nearby ATM machine. Milo demanded that Janna withdraw all of the money from her savings account or he would kill her. Janna did as she was told, and Milo left without harming her. Name and define the crime that Milo has committed. How is Milo's crime different from larceny? What is the actus reus? What is the mens rea?

Accepted Answer

Milo committed robbery, the trespassory

Question 8

Gloria entered into Marcus's home and walked out with a television. With what crime would Gloria be charged? What are the elements of this crime? What grade would Gloria be charged?

Accepted Answer

Gloria will be charged with larceny. Stu

Question 9

Common law ______ is the trespassory taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the individual of the possession of the property.

Accepted Answer

A)  larceny 
B)  embezzlement 
C)  robbery 
D)  theft 
A)  larceny 
B)  embezzlement 
C)  robbery 
D)  theft

Question 10

Embezzlement involves the unlawful trespassory taking of property from the possession of another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

______ is the temporary and limited right to control property.

Accepted Answer

A)  Custody 
B)  Possession 
C)  Asportation 
D)  Simulation 
A)  Custody 
B)  Possession 
C)  Asportation 
D)  Simulation

Question 12

Which of the following crimes involve the involuntary transfer of property in which the perpetrator appropriates property of the victim without consent or consent is obtained by fraud?

Accepted Answer

A)  larceny 
B)  embezzlement 
C)  false pretenses 
D)  all of these 
A)  larceny 
B)  embezzlement 
C)  false pretenses 
D)  all of these

Question 13

______ involves the actus reus of circulating or using a forged document.

Accepted Answer

A)  Uttering 
B)  Forgery 
C)  Simulation 
D)  Larceny 
A)  Uttering 
B)  Forgery 
C)  Simulation 
D)  Larceny

Question 14

Which of the following constitutes false pretense?

Accepted Answer

A)  not telling a buyer that the computer he is purchasing is riddled with viruses 
B)  telling a buyer that the designer purse she is purchasing is authentic even though the buyer already knows that the purse is, in fact, fake 
C)  selling a car to a friend who lies and promises that he or she will pay you in the morning with the intention to not do so 
D)  buying a car that you know is in fact stolen 
A)  not telling a buyer that the computer he is purchasing is riddled with viruses 
B)  telling a buyer that the designer purse she is purchasing is authentic even though the buyer already knows that the purse is, in fact, fake 
C)  selling a car to a friend who lies and promises that he or she will pay you in the morning with the intention to not do so 
D)  buying a car that you know is in fact stolen

Question 15

The intent requirement for false pretenses is satisfied by all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge 
B)  uncertainty 
C)  awareness 
D)  fear 
A)  knowledge 
B)  uncertainty 
C)  awareness 
D)  fear

Question 16

The future promise does not constitute a false pretense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the following may be an objects of extortion EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  labor 
B)  services 
C)  only things of monetary worth 
D)  something of importance 
A)  labor 
B)  services 
C)  only things of monetary worth 
D)  something of importance

Question 18

Which of the following scenarios illustrates bribery?

Accepted Answer

A)  A young woman receives a phone call from a coworker stating that he will cause her physical harm if she does not go on a date with him. 
B)  Woman receives a letter stating that its author will release naked pictures of her if she does not pay him $500,000. 
C)  A legislator votes against a law in exchange for financial gain. 
D)  A man threatens to divorce his wife if she does not allow him to drain the joint bank account to fund his gambling habit. 
A)  A young woman receives a phone call from a coworker stating that he will cause her physical harm if she does not go on a date with him. 
B)  Woman receives a letter stating that its author will release naked pictures of her if she does not pay him $500,000. 
C)  A legislator votes against a law in exchange for financial gain. 
D)  A man threatens to divorce his wife if she does not allow him to drain the joint bank account to fund his gambling habit.

Question 19

Larceny is limited to business and commerce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the difference between forgery and uttering?

Accepted Answer

Forgery is the creation of a false legal

What is the standard for determining whether an individual knows or honestly believes property is stolen?

A number of states have consolidated larceny, embezzlement, and false pretenses into a single statute punishing ______.

What is the standard for gradation of robbery?

A prosecutor under consolidated theft statutes may charge a defendant with "theft" but is required to indicate the specific form of theft with which the defendant is charged.

What is the difference between identity theft and computer crimes?

Robbery is typically described as a misdemeanor if the property stolen has little value.

Gloria entered into Marcus's home and walked out with a television. With what crime would Gloria be charged? What are the elements of this crime? What grade would Gloria be charged?

Common law ______ is the trespassory taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the individual of the possession of the property.

Embezzlement involves the unlawful trespassory taking of property from the possession of another.

______ is the temporary and limited right to control property.

Which of the following crimes involve the involuntary transfer of property in which the perpetrator appropriates property of the victim without consent or consent is obtained by fraud?

______ involves the actus reus of circulating or using a forged document.

Which of the following constitutes false pretense?

The intent requirement for false pretenses is satisfied by all of the following EXCEPT ______.

The future promise does not constitute a false pretense.

All of the following may be an objects of extortion EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following scenarios illustrates bribery?

Larceny is limited to business and commerce.

What is the difference between forgery and uttering?

The Nature, Purpose, and Function of Criminal Law

Constitutional Limitations

Punishment and Sentencing

Actus Reus

Mens Rea, Concurrence, Causation

Parties to Crime and Vicarious Liability

Attempt, Conspiracy, and Solicitation

Justifications

Excuses

Homicide

Criminal Sexual Conduct, Assault and Battery, Kidnapping, and False Imprisonment

Burglary, Trespass, Arson, and Mischief

White-Collar Crime

Crimes Against Public Order and Morality

Crimes Against the State

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Exam 13: Crimes Against Property

What is the standard for determining whether an individual knows or honestly believes property is stolen?

A number of states have consolidated larceny, embezzlement, and false pretenses into a single statute punishing ______.

What is the standard for gradation of robbery?

A prosecutor under consolidated theft statutes may charge a defendant with "theft" but is required to indicate the specific form of theft with which the defendant is charged.

What is the difference between identity theft and computer crimes?

Robbery is typically described as a misdemeanor if the property stolen has little value.

Gloria entered into Marcus's home and walked out with a television. With what crime would Gloria be charged? What are the elements of this crime? What grade would Gloria be charged?

Common law ______ is the trespassory taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the individual of the possession of the property.

Embezzlement involves the unlawful trespassory taking of property from the possession of another.

______ is the temporary and limited right to control property.

Which of the following crimes involve the involuntary transfer of property in which the perpetrator appropriates property of the victim without consent or consent is obtained by fraud?

______ involves the actus reus of circulating or using a forged document.

Which of the following constitutes false pretense?

The intent requirement for false pretenses is satisfied by all of the following EXCEPT ______.

The future promise does not constitute a false pretense.

All of the following may be an objects of extortion EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following scenarios illustrates bribery?

Larceny is limited to business and commerce.

What is the difference between forgery and uttering?

The Nature, Purpose, and Function of Criminal Law

Constitutional Limitations

Punishment and Sentencing

Actus Reus

Mens Rea, Concurrence, Causation

Parties to Crime and Vicarious Liability

Attempt, Conspiracy, and Solicitation

Justifications

Excuses

Homicide

Criminal Sexual Conduct, Assault and Battery, Kidnapping, and False Imprisonment

Burglary, Trespass, Arson, and Mischief

White-Collar Crime

Crimes Against Public Order and Morality

Crimes Against the State

Filters