Question 1

Which of the following is not a reason for upholding the conviction of armed robbery of a person who used an unloaded gun during the robbery?

Accepted Answer

A)  A gun is an inherently dangerous instrument and the court may presume that it is always dangerous. 
B)  A gun indicates that the defendant had planned the robbery and the law may presume he is dangerous because of this preplanning of crimes. 
C)  The display of a gun instills fear in the average citizen. 
D)  The gun may be used as a club during the robbery. 
A)  A gun is an inherently dangerous instrument and the court may presume that it is always dangerous. 
B)  A gun indicates that the defendant had planned the robbery and the law may presume he is dangerous because of this preplanning of crimes. 
C)  The display of a gun instills fear in the average citizen. 
D)  The gun may be used as a club during the robbery. B

Question 2

The Federal Travel Act involves the crime of ___ bribery.

Accepted Answer

commercial

Question 3

How does extortion differ from other theft crimes?

Accepted Answer

Extortion looks to future action whereas the other theft crimes refer to past conduct because the victim is placed in fear of either future physical harm or other economic or personal injury.

Question 4

Susan was walking down the street. A mugger grabbed her purse and took off running. The incident scared Susan and she started crying. What crime did the mugger commit?

Accepted Answer

It would be larceny at least.

Question 5

Robbery is a crime that causes fear or fright.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Under common-law, who could be accused of accepting bribes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public officials. 
B)  Any commercial corporation or entity. 
C)  Anyone. 
D)  Only those with non-commercial interests in mind. 
A)  Public officials. 
B)  Any commercial corporation or entity. 
C)  Anyone. 
D)  Only those with non-commercial interests in mind.

Question 7

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles
-This crime involves a person who has legal possession of an employer's goods.

Accepted Answer

A)  professional robbers 
B)  bribery 
C)  Embezzlement 
D)  robbery 
E)  opportunist robber
F) extortion
G) armed robbery
H) pickpocketing
I) blackmail
J) addict robbers 
A)  professional robbers 
B)  bribery 
C)  Embezzlement 
D)  robbery 
E)  opportunist robber
F) extortion
G) armed robbery
H) pickpocketing
I) blackmail
J) addict robbers

Question 8

A robber who commits robbery as a way of life is a ___ robber.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A robber who commits robbery as a...

Question 9

For a robbery to take place, the victim must have control over the item.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the difference between the crimes of robbery and extortion?

Accepted Answer

Robbery requires the immediate threat of

Question 11

___ is a common law crime that was aimed at preventing acts of misconduct by public officials.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___ is a common law crime that...

Question 12

The key element for bribery is the act, or the failure to act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The majority of all robberies take place between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most common type of robbers are the ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common type of robbers are...

Question 15

Robbery combines two other serious crimes-assault and ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Robbery combines two other serious crimes-assault and...

Question 16

The main difference between robbery and larceny is:

Accepted Answer

A)  "person or presence" of another. 
B)  the value of the property. 
C)  the reason for the taking. 
D)  force or fear. 
A)  "person or presence" of another. 
B)  the value of the property. 
C)  the reason for the taking. 
D)  force or fear.

Question 17

Alcoholic robbers have little interest in planning their offenses and engage in robberies to support their addiction..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles
-In McLaughlin, the defendant was convicted of this crime even though his weapon was unloaded.

Accepted Answer

A)  professional robbers 
B)  bribery 
C)  Embezzlement 
D)  robbery 
E)  opportunist robber
F) extortion
G) armed robbery
H) pickpocketing
I) blackmail
J) addict robbers 
A)  professional robbers 
B)  bribery 
C)  Embezzlement 
D)  robbery 
E)  opportunist robber
F) extortion
G) armed robbery
H) pickpocketing
I) blackmail
J) addict robbers

Question 19

Which standard for determining a deadly or dangerous weapon is most victim friendly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Objective. 
B)  Subjective. 
C)  Qualitative. 
D)  Quantitative. 
A)  Objective. 
B)  Subjective. 
C)  Qualitative. 
D)  Quantitative.

Question 20

In robbery, ___ force is used to compel the victim to part with the property.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In robbery, ___ force is used to...

Which of the following is not a reason for upholding the conviction of armed robbery of a person who used an unloaded gun during the robbery?

The Federal Travel Act involves the crime of ___ bribery.

How does extortion differ from other theft crimes?

Susan was walking down the street. A mugger grabbed her purse and took off running. The incident scared Susan and she started crying. What crime did the mugger commit?

Robbery is a crime that causes fear or fright.

Under common-law, who could be accused of accepting bribes?

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -This crime involves a person who has legal possession of an employer's goods.

A robber who commits robbery as a way of life is a ___ robber.

For a robbery to take place, the victim must have control over the item.

What is the difference between the crimes of robbery and extortion?

___ is a common law crime that was aimed at preventing acts of misconduct by public officials.

The key element for bribery is the act, or the failure to act.

The majority of all robberies take place between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm.

The most common type of robbers are the ___.

Robbery combines two other serious crimes-assault and ___.

The main difference between robbery and larceny is:

Alcoholic robbers have little interest in planning their offenses and engage in robberies to support their addiction..

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -In McLaughlin, the defendant was convicted of this crime even though his weapon was unloaded.

Which standard for determining a deadly or dangerous weapon is most victim friendly?

In robbery, ___ force is used to compel the victim to part with the property.

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Exam 9: Robbery, Extortion, and Bribery

Which of the following is not a reason for upholding the conviction of armed robbery of a person who used an unloaded gun during the robbery?

The Federal Travel Act involves the crime of ___ bribery.

How does extortion differ from other theft crimes?

Susan was walking down the street. A mugger grabbed her purse and took off running. The incident scared Susan and she started crying. What crime did the mugger commit?

Robbery is a crime that causes fear or fright.

Under common-law, who could be accused of accepting bribes?

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -This crime involves a person who has legal possession of an employer's goods.

A robber who commits robbery as a way of life is a ___ robber.

For a robbery to take place, the victim must have control over the item.

What is the difference between the crimes of robbery and extortion?

___ is a common law crime that was aimed at preventing acts of misconduct by public officials.

The key element for bribery is the act, or the failure to act.

The majority of all robberies take place between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm.

The most common type of robbers are the ___.

Robbery combines two other serious crimes-assault and ___.

The main difference between robbery and larceny is:

Alcoholic robbers have little interest in planning their offenses and engage in robberies to support their addiction..

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -In McLaughlin, the defendant was convicted of this crime even though his weapon was unloaded.

Which standard for determining a deadly or dangerous weapon is most victim friendly?

In robbery, ___ force is used to compel the victim to part with the property.

Sources of Criminal Law

Criminal Liability

Requirements of an Act

Inchoate or Participatory Crimes

Defenses

Homicide

Sex Offenses

Crimes Against Persons

Theft and Property Crimes

Crimes Against Habitation

Crimes Against Public Morals

Narcotic and Alcohol Offenses

Crimes of Abuse

Punishments

Filters