Question 1

Extortion requires the specific intent of inducing the victim to ________ to part with his or her property.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Extortion requires the specific intent of inducing...

Question 2

Extortion is synonymous with robbery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Question 4

Joey offers to sell Melissa the latest version of a popular gaming system for only $25 cash, although in the store it generally costs over $200. The deal seems too good to be true, and Melissa assumes that the gaming system is stolen. If Melissa purchases the item, is she guilty of receiving stolen property? What if Joey tells Melissa that the gaming system "fell off the back of a truck"? Does that change Melissa's potential liability? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

It is a crime for a person to receive st

Question 5

Today, theft conviction provides for capital punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Assume you test drive a vehicle at your local car dealership. If the salesperson lets you take the vehicle for a drive and you keep it for a little longer than the usual test drive, just to take it for a "joy ride,"then larceny has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As defined in common law, larceny was a conduct crime, not a result crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Embezzlement was defined by common law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The actus reus for forgery is intent to defraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Extortion is an unauthorized act that deprives an owner of his property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the common forms of identity theft with their description.
-Employment 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 12

Robbery is the immediate threat of harm. ________ is threat of future harm.

Accepted Answer

A)  Burglary. 
B)  Extortion. 
C)  Embezzlement. 
D)  Forgery. 
A)  Burglary. 
B)  Extortion. 
C)  Embezzlement. 
D)  Forgery.

Question 13

Compare and contrast forgery and uttering.

Accepted Answer

Forgery is defined as "the false making

Question 14

Obtaining the property of another through fraud or deception is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Proof Deceptions. 
B)  White-Collar Crimes 
C)  Conversions. 
D)  False Pretenses. 
A)  Proof Deceptions. 
B)  White-Collar Crimes 
C)  Conversions. 
D)  False Pretenses.

Question 15

In embezzlement, the property comes lawfully into the possession of the taker and is fraudulently or unlawfully ________ by him.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In embezzlement, the property comes lawfully into...

Question 16

Utilizing the personal information of another person to commit fraud or deception is known as:

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 17

Forgery is passing a forged document to another with the intent to defraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

From year to year, the number of households experiencing identity theft continues to decrease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the common forms of identity theft with their description.
-Medical 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 20

Even if there is no identifying information on lost property and there is no obvious attempt by the owner to get it back, the finder will be guilty of ________ if he or she sets out, at the instant the property is found, to keep it permanently.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Even if there is no identifying information...

Extortion requires the specific intent of inducing the victim to ________ to part with his or her property.

Extortion is synonymous with robbery.

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

Today, theft conviction provides for capital punishment.

Assume you test drive a vehicle at your local car dealership. If the salesperson lets you take the vehicle for a drive and you keep it for a little longer than the usual test drive, just to take it for a "joy ride,"then larceny has occurred.

As defined in common law, larceny was a conduct crime, not a result crime.

Embezzlement was defined by common law.

The actus reus for forgery is intent to defraud.

Extortion is an unauthorized act that deprives an owner of his property.

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

Robbery is the immediate threat of harm. ________ is threat of future harm.

Compare and contrast forgery and uttering.

Obtaining the property of another through fraud or deception is known as:

In embezzlement, the property comes lawfully into the possession of the taker and is fraudulently or unlawfully ________ by him.

Utilizing the personal information of another person to commit fraud or deception is known as:

Forgery is passing a forged document to another with the intent to defraud.

From year to year, the number of households experiencing identity theft continues to decrease.

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

Even if there is no identifying information on lost property and there is no obvious attempt by the owner to get it back, the finder will be guilty of ________ if he or she sets out, at the instant the property is found, to keep it permanently.

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 requires the specific intent of inducing the victim to ________ to part with his or her property.

Extortion is synonymous with robbery.

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

Today, theft conviction provides for capital punishment.

Assume you test drive a vehicle at your local car dealership. If the salesperson lets you take the vehicle for a drive and you keep it for a little longer than the usual test drive, just to take it for a "joy ride,"then larceny has occurred.

As defined in common law, larceny was a conduct crime, not a result crime.

Embezzlement was defined by common law.

The actus reus for forgery is intent to defraud.

Extortion is an unauthorized act that deprives an owner of his property.

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

Robbery is the immediate threat of harm. ________ is threat of future harm.

Compare and contrast forgery and uttering.

Obtaining the property of another through fraud or deception is known as:

In embezzlement, the property comes lawfully into the possession of the taker and is fraudulently or unlawfully ________ by him.

Utilizing the personal information of another person to commit fraud or deception is known as:

Forgery is passing a forged document to another with the intent to defraud.

From year to year, the number of households experiencing identity theft continues to decrease.

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

Even if there is no identifying information on lost property and there is no obvious attempt by the owner to get it back, the finder will be guilty of ________ if he or she sets out, at the instant the property is found, to keep it permanently.

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