Question 1

A pattern of racketeering is established by

Accepted Answer

A) two or more overt acts within 10 years 
B) two or more predicate offenses within 10 years 
C) a series of offenses,including at least one felony 
D) participation by at least five persons 
A) two or more overt acts within 10 years 
B) two or more predicate offenses within 10 years 
C) a series of offenses,including at least one felony 
D) participation by at least five persons

Question 2

The most effective defense against a charge of attempt is

Accepted Answer

A) voluntary abandonment 
B) involuntary abandonment 
C) legal impossibility 
D) factual impossibility 
A) voluntary abandonment 
B) involuntary abandonment 
C) legal impossibility 
D) factual impossibility

Question 3

To be convicted of conspiracy,a defendant must

Accepted Answer

A) enter into an agreement with each conspirator 
B) intend to break the law 
C) commit an overt act 
D) have knowledge of an overt act by a co-conspirator 
A) enter into an agreement with each conspirator 
B) intend to break the law 
C) commit an overt act 
D) have knowledge of an overt act by a co-conspirator

Question 4

Solicitation is considered a nearly harmless crime in all but a few jurisdictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

.Knowledge is not enough to establish intent in conspiracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Impossibility of completing the crime is a good defense to an attempt charge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Laws against criminal gangs

Accepted Answer

A) are too vague to be constitutional 
B) are usually patterned after RICO statutes 
C) are upheld when they prohibit specific behavior 
D) criminalize tattoos 
A) are too vague to be constitutional 
B) are usually patterned after RICO statutes 
C) are upheld when they prohibit specific behavior 
D) criminalize tattoos

Question 8

Conspiracy does not merge with the completed crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the last conspirator defense and how is it changing?

Accepted Answer

The last conspirator may be prosecuted i

Question 10

Wharton's Rule requires

Accepted Answer

A) at least three people to be involved in a conspiracy charge 
B) at least three overt acts for a conspiracy charge 
C) at least three people to be involved in a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery 
D) separate charges of conspiracy for each crime committed 
A) at least three people to be involved in a conspiracy charge 
B) at least three overt acts for a conspiracy charge 
C) at least three people to be involved in a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery 
D) separate charges of conspiracy for each crime committed

Question 11

Impossibility is a defense to conspiracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A conspiracy continues

Accepted Answer

A) as long as conspirators are in agreement to commit an unlawful act 
B) until police defeat the object of the conspiracy 
C) until the first act in furtherance of the conspiracy is completed 
D) up to the arrest of the first conspirator 
A) as long as conspirators are in agreement to commit an unlawful act 
B) until police defeat the object of the conspiracy 
C) until the first act in furtherance of the conspiracy is completed 
D) up to the arrest of the first conspirator

Question 13

Specific intent is usually required in attempt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Conspiracy is the same as aiding and abetting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

George's two brothers were with him when he robbed a convenience store.From that evidence alone,should the brothers be charged with conspiracy? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Some evidence beyond mere pres

Question 16

There is no actus reus in conspiracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Failure is an element of both

Accepted Answer

A) attempt and CCE 
B) conspiracy and solicitation 
C) solicitation and attempt 
D) conspiracy and RICO 
A) attempt and CCE 
B) conspiracy and solicitation 
C) solicitation and attempt 
D) conspiracy and RICO

A pattern of racketeering is established by

The most effective defense against a charge of attempt is

To be convicted of conspiracy,a defendant must

Solicitation is considered a nearly harmless crime in all but a few jurisdictions.

.Knowledge is not enough to establish intent in conspiracy.

Impossibility of completing the crime is a good defense to an attempt charge.

Laws against criminal gangs

Conspiracy does not merge with the completed crime.

What is the last conspirator defense and how is it changing?

Wharton's Rule requires

Impossibility is a defense to conspiracy.

A conspiracy continues

Specific intent is usually required in attempt.

Conspiracy is the same as aiding and abetting.

George's two brothers were with him when he robbed a convenience store.From that evidence alone,should the brothers be charged with conspiracy? Why or why not?

There is no actus reus in conspiracy.

Failure is an element of both

Foundations of Criminal Law

Administration of Criminal Justice and the Role of the Paralegal

Components of a Crime

Crimes Against Persons and Crimes Against Habitation

Crimes Against Property, public Order and Safety, public Morals and Justice and Public Administration

Defenses

Intake and Drafting the Complaint

Search and Seizure: History, warrant Requirements, legislative Development and the Exclusionary Rule

Search and Seizure: Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

Confessions and Pretrial Identification Procedures

Pretrial Initial Appearance to Preliminary Hearing

Pretrial: Grand Jury to Pretrial Conference

Trial Rights, procedure, tasks

Sentencing,punishment and Review

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Exam 6: Incohate and Organized Crime

A pattern of racketeering is established by

The most effective defense against a charge of attempt is

To be convicted of conspiracy,a defendant must

Solicitation is considered a nearly harmless crime in all but a few jurisdictions.

.Knowledge is not enough to establish intent in conspiracy.

Impossibility of completing the crime is a good defense to an attempt charge.

Laws against criminal gangs

Conspiracy does not merge with the completed crime.

What is the last conspirator defense and how is it changing?

Wharton's Rule requires

Impossibility is a defense to conspiracy.

A conspiracy continues

Specific intent is usually required in attempt.

Conspiracy is the same as aiding and abetting.

George's two brothers were with him when he robbed a convenience store.From that evidence alone,should the brothers be charged with conspiracy? Why or why not?

There is no actus reus in conspiracy.

Failure is an element of both

Foundations of Criminal Law

Administration of Criminal Justice and the Role of the Paralegal

Components of a Crime

Crimes Against Persons and Crimes Against Habitation

Crimes Against Property, public Order and Safety, public Morals and Justice and Public Administration

Defenses

Intake and Drafting the Complaint

Search and Seizure: History, warrant Requirements, legislative Development and the Exclusionary Rule

Search and Seizure: Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

Confessions and Pretrial Identification Procedures

Pretrial Initial Appearance to Preliminary Hearing

Pretrial: Grand Jury to Pretrial Conference

Trial Rights, procedure, tasks

Sentencing,punishment and Review

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