Question 1

Extortion consists of taking another's property by threats of ________ harm.

Accepted Answer

Future

Question 2

Match the common forms of identity theft with their description.
-Tax Fraud

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity thieves might use another person's identity if they have a criminal record that might prevent their being hired, or if they do not have legal status to work in this country. 
B)  This theft occurs when someone uses the victim's name and information as his own during an investigation, issuance of a ticket, or arrest by law enforcement. 
C)  In some cases the thief does not steal the victim's entire identity, but rather uses only the victim's Social Security number, in combination with another person's name and birth date, to create a new, fictitious identity. 
D)  Thieves use a victim's name, and possibly insurance information to obtain medical services or goods. The victim is then saddled with proving she is not responsible for costly medical bills, or may find that the thief has exhausted the victim's insurance coverage. 
E)  Refers to a victim's right under §605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prevent information that is the result of identity theft from appearing on her credit report.
F) There are two basic forms of this type of fraud - the misuse of a victim's existing account, and the opening of a new account in the victim's name.
G) In this type of fraud, an identity thief files a tax return in the victim's name in order to receive a refund or other payment, such as a stimulus check. If the thief files for the refund before the victim, the IRS may deny the victim's rightful refund or stimulus check. 
A)  Identity thieves might use another person's identity if they have a criminal record that might prevent their being hired, or if they do not have legal status to work in this country. 
B)  This theft occurs when someone uses the victim's name and information as his own during an investigation, issuance of a ticket, or arrest by law enforcement. 
C)  In some cases the thief does not steal the victim's entire identity, but rather uses only the victim's Social Security number, in combination with another person's name and birth date, to create a new, fictitious identity. 
D)  Thieves use a victim's name, and possibly insurance information to obtain medical services or goods. The victim is then saddled with proving she is not responsible for costly medical bills, or may find that the thief has exhausted the victim's insurance coverage. 
E)  Refers to a victim's right under §605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prevent information that is the result of identity theft from appearing on her credit report.
F) There are two basic forms of this type of fraud - the misuse of a victim's existing account, and the opening of a new account in the victim's name.
G) In this type of fraud, an identity thief files a tax return in the victim's name in order to receive a refund or other payment, such as a stimulus check. If the thief files for the refund before the victim, the IRS may deny the victim's rightful refund or stimulus check. G

Question 3

Many states have opted to criminalize forgery and uttering via a single statute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Specific to embezzlement, this is the person to whom goods or property are entrusted.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bailee. 
B)  Bailiff. 
C)  Bailor. 
D)  Steward. 
A)  Bailee. 
B)  Bailiff. 
C)  Bailor. 
D)  Steward.

Question 5

This is altering an e-mail address so that it appears to come from a person other than the sender.

Accepted Answer

A)  E-mail Spoofing. 
B)  Cybercrime. 
C)  Cyberterrorism. 
D)  Identity Theft. 
A)  E-mail Spoofing. 
B)  Cybercrime. 
C)  Cyberterrorism. 
D)  Identity Theft.

Question 6

Identify and explain the elements of actus reus and mens rea of larceny.

Accepted Answer

There are four elements to the actus reu

Question 7

Specific to embezzlement, this individual, usually an employer, who entrusts the bailee with their property.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bailiff. 
B)  Bailor. 
C)  Steward. 
D)  Factor. 
A)  Bailiff. 
B)  Bailor. 
C)  Steward. 
D)  Factor.

Question 8

Michael Janson is a local police officer. One evening, Janson pulled over George McCain for making an illegal lane change without a signal. Janson insisted that George exit the vehicle and searched him. Throughout the interaction, George believed the officer was following proper police protocol. It was later discovered, however, that during the search Officer Janson removed George's wallet from his back pocket without his knowledge. Did Officer Janson commit larceny? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

There are four elements to the actus reu

Question 9

This offense is also referred to as blackmail.

Accepted Answer

A)  Larceny. 
B)  Robbery. 
C)  Receiving Stolen Property. 
D)  Extortion. 
A)  Larceny. 
B)  Robbery. 
C)  Receiving Stolen Property. 
D)  Extortion.

Question 10

Common law larceny consisted of four distinct elements. Which element identifies the mens rea of larceny?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Trespassory Taking. 
B)  And Carrying Away. 
C)  Of the Personal Property of Another. 
D)  With Intent to Permanently Deprive the Owner/Professor of the Property. 
A)  The Trespassory Taking. 
B)  And Carrying Away. 
C)  Of the Personal Property of Another. 
D)  With Intent to Permanently Deprive the Owner/Professor of the Property.

Question 11

In general, there is no requirement that the accused seeks to gain from the theft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Property is in a person's ________ possession if he or she is holding it or it is attached to the victim in some fashion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Constructive. 
B)  Practical. 
C)  Actual. 
D)  Concrete. 
A)  Constructive. 
B)  Practical. 
C)  Actual. 
D)  Concrete.

Question 13

Intellectual property is a blanket term describing the many varieties of products that are attributable to human intellect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Today, the cutoff point between grand and petty theft is somewhere in the neighborhood of:

Accepted Answer

A)  $500. 
B)  $750. 
C)  $1000. 
D)  $1500. 
A)  $500. 
B)  $750. 
C)  $1000. 
D)  $1500.

Question 15

Incorrect pretenses is shorthand for obtaining property by incorrect pretenses or, more simply, ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Incorrect pretenses is shorthand for obtaining property...

Question 16

This complication of larceny is defined as a good faith belief that the individual has a right to possess the property.

Accepted Answer

A)  Concurrence. 
B)  Claim of Right. 
C)  Unwilling Sale. 
D)  Finders, Keepers. 
A)  Concurrence. 
B)  Claim of Right. 
C)  Unwilling Sale. 
D)  Finders, Keepers.

Question 17

Match the common forms of identity theft with their description.
-Synthetic Identity Theft

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity thieves might use another person's identity if they have a criminal record that might prevent their being hired, or if they do not have legal status to work in this country. 
B)  This theft occurs when someone uses the victim's name and information as his own during an investigation, issuance of a ticket, or arrest by law enforcement. 
C)  In some cases the thief does not steal the victim's entire identity, but rather uses only the victim's Social Security number, in combination with another person's name and birth date, to create a new, fictitious identity. 
D)  Thieves use a victim's name, and possibly insurance information to obtain medical services or goods. The victim is then saddled with proving she is not responsible for costly medical bills, or may find that the thief has exhausted the victim's insurance coverage. 
E)  Refers to a victim's right under §605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prevent information that is the result of identity theft from appearing on her credit report.
F) There are two basic forms of this type of fraud - the misuse of a victim's existing account, and the opening of a new account in the victim's name.
G) In this type of fraud, an identity thief files a tax return in the victim's name in order to receive a refund or other payment, such as a stimulus check. If the thief files for the refund before the victim, the IRS may deny the victim's rightful refund or stimulus check. 
A)  Identity thieves might use another person's identity if they have a criminal record that might prevent their being hired, or if they do not have legal status to work in this country. 
B)  This theft occurs when someone uses the victim's name and information as his own during an investigation, issuance of a ticket, or arrest by law enforcement. 
C)  In some cases the thief does not steal the victim's entire identity, but rather uses only the victim's Social Security number, in combination with another person's name and birth date, to create a new, fictitious identity. 
D)  Thieves use a victim's name, and possibly insurance information to obtain medical services or goods. The victim is then saddled with proving she is not responsible for costly medical bills, or may find that the thief has exhausted the victim's insurance coverage. 
E)  Refers to a victim's right under §605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prevent information that is the result of identity theft from appearing on her credit report.
F) There are two basic forms of this type of fraud - the misuse of a victim's existing account, and the opening of a new account in the victim's name.
G) In this type of fraud, an identity thief files a tax return in the victim's name in order to receive a refund or other payment, such as a stimulus check. If the thief files for the refund before the victim, the IRS may deny the victim's rightful refund or stimulus check.

Question 18

If the owner of the lost property retains constructive possession of the property and the finder keeps it, ________ occurs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the owner of the lost property...

Question 19

This offense is when someone in lawful possession of property retains or converts the property for their own use with the intent to steal or defraud the rightful owner.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extortion. 
B)  Embezzlement. 
C)  Larceny. 
D)  Receiving Stolen Property. 
A)  Extortion. 
B)  Embezzlement. 
C)  Larceny. 
D)  Receiving Stolen Property.

Question 20

For something to amount to false representation, it must satisfy three criteria. Which is NOT one of the criteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  It must in fact be false. 
B)  It must in fact be a false promise. 
C)  It applies to current, not future, conduct. 
D)  Opinions, even if expressed with intent to defraud another person, do not constitute false representation. 
A)  It must in fact be false. 
B)  It must in fact be a false promise. 
C)  It applies to current, not future, conduct. 
D)  Opinions, even if expressed with intent to defraud another person, do not constitute false representation.

Extortion consists of taking another's property by threats of ________ harm.

Match the common forms of identity theft with their description. -Tax Fraud

Many states have opted to criminalize forgery and uttering via a single statute.

Specific to embezzlement, this is the person to whom goods or property are entrusted.

This is altering an e-mail address so that it appears to come from a person other than the sender.

Identify and explain the elements of actus reus and mens rea of larceny.

Specific to embezzlement, this individual, usually an employer, who entrusts the bailee with their property.

This offense is also referred to as blackmail.

Common law larceny consisted of four distinct elements. Which element identifies the mens rea of larceny?

In general, there is no requirement that the accused seeks to gain from the theft.

Property is in a person's ________ possession if he or she is holding it or it is attached to the victim in some fashion.

Intellectual property is a blanket term describing the many varieties of products that are attributable to human intellect.

Today, the cutoff point between grand and petty theft is somewhere in the neighborhood of:

Incorrect pretenses is shorthand for obtaining property by incorrect pretenses or, more simply, ________.

This complication of larceny is defined as a good faith belief that the individual has a right to possess the property.

Match the common forms of identity theft with their description. -Synthetic Identity Theft

If the owner of the lost property retains constructive possession of the property and the finder keeps it, ________ occurs.

This offense is when someone in lawful possession of property retains or converts the property for their own use with the intent to steal or defraud the rightful owner.

For something to amount to false representation, it must satisfy three criteria. Which is NOT one of the criteria?

The Foundations of Criminal Law

Limitations on the Criminal Law

The Elements of Criminal Liability

Justification Defenses

Excuse Defenses

Complicity and Vicarious Liability

Inchoate Crimes

Homicide

Assaultive Offenses

Property Damage and Invasion

Public Order, Morality, and Vice Crimes

Terrorism and Offenses Against the State

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Exam 11: Theft and Analogous Offenses

Extortion consists of taking another's property by threats of ________ harm.

Match the common forms of identity theft with their description. -Tax Fraud

Many states have opted to criminalize forgery and uttering via a single statute.

Specific to embezzlement, this is the person to whom goods or property are entrusted.

This is altering an e-mail address so that it appears to come from a person other than the sender.

Identify and explain the elements of actus reus and mens rea of larceny.

Specific to embezzlement, this individual, usually an employer, who entrusts the bailee with their property.

This offense is also referred to as blackmail.

Common law larceny consisted of four distinct elements. Which element identifies the mens rea of larceny?

In general, there is no requirement that the accused seeks to gain from the theft.

Property is in a person's ________ possession if he or she is holding it or it is attached to the victim in some fashion.

Intellectual property is a blanket term describing the many varieties of products that are attributable to human intellect.

Today, the cutoff point between grand and petty theft is somewhere in the neighborhood of:

Incorrect pretenses is shorthand for obtaining property by incorrect pretenses or, more simply, ________.

This complication of larceny is defined as a good faith belief that the individual has a right to possess the property.

Match the common forms of identity theft with their description. -Synthetic Identity Theft

If the owner of the lost property retains constructive possession of the property and the finder keeps it, ________ occurs.

This offense is when someone in lawful possession of property retains or converts the property for their own use with the intent to steal or defraud the rightful owner.

For something to amount to false representation, it must satisfy three criteria. Which is NOT one of the criteria?

The Foundations of Criminal Law

Limitations on the Criminal Law

The Elements of Criminal Liability

Justification Defenses

Excuse Defenses

Complicity and Vicarious Liability

Inchoate Crimes

Homicide

Assaultive Offenses

Property Damage and Invasion

Public Order, Morality, and Vice Crimes

Terrorism and Offenses Against the State

Filters