Exam 9: Robbery, Extortion, and Bribery

What is the key element in bribery?

Attempted extortion requires only the specific intent to commit extortion.

Bribery is now defined generically and no longer only applies to public officials.

The common law and early statutory prohibitions of extortion focused on the unlawful collection of any ___ by a government official.

What constitutes the crime of bribery?

What constitutes the crime of robbery?

One reason that robbery deserves special attention is that it combines both theft and ___ into one menacing act.

The key element in bribery is the __ not the act or the failure to act.

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -A cautious robber who takes advantage of a situation.

Jerry threaten to disclose the fact that he and Diane were involved in a sexual liaison unless Diane returned the money that he gave her. What if any crime has Jerry committed?

A pickpocket who takes a wallet from a victim:

Extortion may occur in what manner?

Carjacking is a form of robbery.

In Perrin v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court looked at the federal statute known as the Travel Act

Mary purchased a ticket to the Bruce Springfield concert. Unknown to Mary, the ticket was counterfeit and had no value. Tom approached Mary, pointed an unloaded pistol at her and demanded the ticket. She gave it to him. Tom is prosecuted for armed robbery. What are the key issues involved in the case.

What are the elements of the crime of extortion?

The threat of __ violence distinguishes extortion from robbery.

The four classifications of perpetrators who commit the offense of robbery include:

Match words with associated meaning, concepts, issues or principles -career criminals

Threats under the crime of extortion may be either expressed or implied.