Question 1

The Miranda warning insures that the criminal suspects understand their constitutional rights relating to

Accepted Answer

A) search and seizure. 
B) self incrimination. 
C) double jeopardy. 
D) having a jury trial. 
A) search and seizure. 
B) self incrimination. 
C) double jeopardy. 
D) having a jury trial. B

Question 2

Sarah,an employee of Amex Corporation,committed a serious criminal act in an attempt to obtain a large sales order for her employer.A court found her guilty of the felony and also found the corporation guilty of criminal conduct.The company was fined $1 million.The court

Accepted Answer

A) erred in fining the company because finding both Sarah and the corporation guilty violates the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Constitution. 
B) acted properly if this were a federal proceeding;however,it did not act properly if this were a state proceeding. 
C) acted properly in finding Sarah guilty;however,it erred in finding the corporation guilty because of the exclusionary rule. 
D) acted properly in this case. 
A) erred in fining the company because finding both Sarah and the corporation guilty violates the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Constitution. 
B) acted properly if this were a federal proceeding;however,it did not act properly if this were a state proceeding. 
C) acted properly in finding Sarah guilty;however,it erred in finding the corporation guilty because of the exclusionary rule. 
D) acted properly in this case. D

Question 3

The parties to a criminal trial are the government and the defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The primary purpose of RICO was

Accepted Answer

A) to be a tool against organized crime. 
B) to raise revenue. 
C) to prosecute non-citizens. 
D) to prosecute those engaged in tax fraud. 
A) to be a tool against organized crime. 
B) to raise revenue. 
C) to prosecute non-citizens. 
D) to prosecute those engaged in tax fraud.

Question 5

Although RICO was passed to prevent gangsters from taking money they earned illegally and investing it in legitimate businesses,it is now often used against businesspeople who break the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Diane,a police officer,stops Tim's car for a traffic offense.While talking to Tim,she shines a flashlight into the passenger compartment of Tim's car and sees evidence of drug paraphernalia.Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Diane may search the passenger compartment of the car and any place else in the car,including the trunk,without Tim's consent. 
B) Diane may search the passenger compartment of the car without Tim's consent;however,she may not search the trunk of the car without his consent or without a search warrant. 
C) Diane may not search the passenger compartment of the car (nor any place else)without Tim's consent or without a search warrant.However,she can require Tim to remain parked until the search warrant is brought to her. 
D) Under the above circumstances,Diane can write Tim a traffic citation but cannot search the vehicle. 
A) Diane may search the passenger compartment of the car and any place else in the car,including the trunk,without Tim's consent. 
B) Diane may search the passenger compartment of the car without Tim's consent;however,she may not search the trunk of the car without his consent or without a search warrant. 
C) Diane may not search the passenger compartment of the car (nor any place else)without Tim's consent or without a search warrant.However,she can require Tim to remain parked until the search warrant is brought to her. 
D) Under the above circumstances,Diane can write Tim a traffic citation but cannot search the vehicle.

Question 7

In order for the government to obtain a criminal conviction,it must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When the government induces the defendant to break the law,it is known as

Accepted Answer

A) entrapment. 
B) racketeering. 
C) an exclusionary rule. 
D) a good faith exception. 
A) entrapment. 
B) racketeering. 
C) an exclusionary rule. 
D) a good faith exception.

Question 9

When a judge orders a criminal defendant to reimburse the victim,it is called

Accepted Answer

A) reimbursement. 
B) restitution. 
C) restraint. 
D) retribution. 
A) reimbursement. 
B) restitution. 
C) restraint. 
D) retribution.

Question 10

Mary was suspicious of her neighbor,whom she thought was involved in selling illegal drugs.One day Mary arrived at her apartment and saw a large paper sack tied up with string in front of her neighbor's door.She took the bundle into her apartment,opened it,and discovered it was full of cocaine.She called the police and the neighbor was arrested.The neighbor's lawyer claimed the evidence had been illegally obtained since no probable cause existed to justify opening up the paper bundle.Is the lawyer's argument correct?

Accepted Answer

The evidence was lawfully obta

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a felony?

Accepted Answer

A) public drunkenness 
B) driving without a license 
C) embezzlement 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) public drunkenness 
B) driving without a license 
C) embezzlement 
D) None of these are correct.

Question 12

An email scam that involves personalized messages sent from someone the victim knows is called

Accepted Answer

A) larceny. 
B) shilling. 
C) hacking. 
D) spear phishing. 
A) larceny. 
B) shilling. 
C) hacking. 
D) spear phishing.

Question 13

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are just guidelines.Judges do not have to follow them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Roger assaulted Jim in a tavern,causing medical expenses and lost wages.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Roger can be prosecuted by the state for a criminal offense,and Jim may sue him for money damages. 
B) If Roger is convicted of criminal assault,Jim is not allowed to sue him for money damages because that would violate the double jeopardy clause of the Constitution. 
C) If Jim refuses to press charges against Roger,the state cannot initiate a criminal proceeding against him. 
D) Jim can either elect to sue for money damages or proceed with criminal charges. 
A) Roger can be prosecuted by the state for a criminal offense,and Jim may sue him for money damages. 
B) If Roger is convicted of criminal assault,Jim is not allowed to sue him for money damages because that would violate the double jeopardy clause of the Constitution. 
C) If Jim refuses to press charges against Roger,the state cannot initiate a criminal proceeding against him. 
D) Jim can either elect to sue for money damages or proceed with criminal charges.

Question 15

Miranda v.Arizona considered the intent requirement in an armed robbery case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Mulcare Corp.started a compliance program to prevent and detect criminal conduct within the company and had specific,high-level officers in charge of overseeing the program.The company effectively communicated the program to its employees and monitored those employees who were in a position to cheat.It promptly disciplined anyone who broke the law.One effect of having this program is

Accepted Answer

A) federal investigators would no longer investigate the company since Mulcare could take care of any problems internally. 
B) federal investigators might be convinced to limit any prosecution to those directly involved rather than attempting to get a conviction against high-ranking officers or against the company itself. 
C) the Federal Sentencing Guidelines no longer apply. 
D) any cases would be prosecuted in state,rather than federal,court. 
A) federal investigators would no longer investigate the company since Mulcare could take care of any problems internally. 
B) federal investigators might be convinced to limit any prosecution to those directly involved rather than attempting to get a conviction against high-ranking officers or against the company itself. 
C) the Federal Sentencing Guidelines no longer apply. 
D) any cases would be prosecuted in state,rather than federal,court.

Question 17

Dan has a site on eBay where he sells various items.To get the most money for the items he sells,Dan often bids on his own goods in order to drive up the price.Dan is guilty of

Accepted Answer

A) phishing. 
B) hacking. 
C) shilling. 
D) nothing;this is an acceptable practice. 
A) phishing. 
B) hacking. 
C) shilling. 
D) nothing;this is an acceptable practice.

Question 18

Internet auctions are the number one source of consumer complaints about online fraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Sixth Amendment declares that a person cannot be tried twice for the same criminal offense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Connor sells a baseball on eBay that he claims is signed by Babe Ruth.In fact,Connor has forged the signature on the baseball.Connor is guilty of

Accepted Answer

A) internet fraud. 
B) identity theft. 
C) mail fraud. 
D) embezzlement 
A) internet fraud. 
B) identity theft. 
C) mail fraud. 
D) embezzlement

Exam 7: Crime

The Miranda warning insures that the criminal suspects understand their constitutional rights relating to

Sarah,an employee of Amex Corporation,committed a serious criminal act in an attempt to obtain a large sales order for her employer.A court found her guilty of the felony and also found the corporation guilty of criminal conduct.The company was fined $1 million.The court

The parties to a criminal trial are the government and the defendant.

The primary purpose of RICO was

Although RICO was passed to prevent gangsters from taking money they earned illegally and investing it in legitimate businesses,it is now often used against businesspeople who break the law.

Diane,a police officer,stops Tim's car for a traffic offense.While talking to Tim,she shines a flashlight into the passenger compartment of Tim's car and sees evidence of drug paraphernalia.Which statement is correct?

In order for the government to obtain a criminal conviction,it must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

When the government induces the defendant to break the law,it is known as

When a judge orders a criminal defendant to reimburse the victim,it is called

Which of the following is considered a felony?

An email scam that involves personalized messages sent from someone the victim knows is called

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are just guidelines.Judges do not have to follow them.

Roger assaulted Jim in a tavern,causing medical expenses and lost wages.Which of the following is true?

Miranda v.Arizona considered the intent requirement in an armed robbery case.

Dan has a site on eBay where he sells various items.To get the most money for the items he sells,Dan often bids on his own goods in order to drive up the price.Dan is guilty of

Internet auctions are the number one source of consumer complaints about online fraud.

The Sixth Amendment declares that a person cannot be tried twice for the same criminal offense.

Connor sells a baseball on eBay that he claims is signed by Babe Ruth.In fact,Connor has forged the signature on the baseball.Connor is guilty of

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