Deck 8: Criminal Law and Cyber Crimes

Question 1

An indictment is a charge of guilt against the defendant.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Monetary damages and equitable remedies are provided in a civil lawsuit.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Crimes committed by businesspersons are referred to as blue-collar crimes.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

If the accused cannot afford a private defense lawyer,the government will provide one free of charge.

Question 5

A nolo contendere plea can be used as evidence of liability against the accused at a subsequent civil trial.

Question 6

Extortion of private persons is commonly referred to as blackmail.

Question 7

A crime is the violation of a statute for which the government imposes a punishment.

Question 8

Theft committed by an unauthorized entry through an unlocked door would be considered burglary.

Question 9

Persons injured by a RICO violation can bring a private civil RICO action against the violator.

Question 10

Criminal fraud is the crime of obtaining title to property through deception or trickery.

Question 11

The case against the accused is dismissed if neither an indictment nor information statement is issued.

Question 12

Extortion of public officials is called extortion under color of official right.

Question 13

A civil lawsuit does not require a unanimous jury vote.

Question 14

The government can forfeit any property involved in a money laundering offense.

Question 15

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)applies only to organized crimes.

Question 16

The offeror cannot be found liable for the crime of bribery if the person to whom the bribe is offered rejects the bribe.

Question 17

If a defendant is found not guilty in a criminal case,the government can retry the case with a new jury.

Question 18

A person charged with a crime in the United States is presumed guilty until proven innocent.

Question 19

In a criminal lawsuit,the government is represented by a lawyer called defense attorney.

Question 20

In a criminal lawsuit,guilt has to be proven beyond any reasonable doubt.

Question 21

Corporations and businesses can seek protection under privilege against self-incrimination.

Question 22

The Sixth Amendment guarantees that a criminal defendant has the right to a public jury trial.

Question 23

A defendant is protected by the Double Jeopardy Clause if his case reaches a hung jury.

Question 24

In the United States,what recourse does an accused person have in case he cannot afford a private defense lawyer?

A)The government will provide an attorney for the accused free of charge.
B)He will have to spend his time in jail till he can collect enough money to afford one.
C)A public defender will be appointed to the accused by the government for a nominal fee.
D)He will have to defend himself when the trial starts.

Question 25

Who is the plaintiff in a criminal lawsuit?

A)the respondent
B)the government
C)a private party
D)the victim

Question 26

The Fourth Amendment protects people from being tried twice for the same crime.

Question 27

The Eighth Amendment prohibits capital punishment.

Question 28

The attorney-client privilege can only be raised by the defendant.

Question 29

The Miranda Rights assures the arrested that a lawyer will be appointed to the arrested if he or she cannot afford one.

Question 30

Obtaining nontestimonial evidences like fingerprint and body fluids violates the privilege against self-incrimination provision.

Question 31

In a criminal conspiracy crime,the commission of the act is not necessary.

Question 32

A suspect can assert his Fifth Amendment privilege even after he is given a grant of immunity.

Question 33

________ are the most serious of crimes,and are considered to be inherently evil.

A)Infractions
B)Misdemeanors
C)Felonies
D)Summary offences

Question 34

A confession obtained from a person who has not been read the Miranda rights is not admissible in court.

Question 35

The Fifth Amendment protects people from unreasonable search and seizure by the government.

Question 36

The exclusionary rule allows for evidences obtained from an unreasonable search and seizure to be introduced in trial.

Question 37

Warrantless searches are permitted where it is likely that evidence will be destroyed.

Question 38

A collection of criminal statutes is referred to as a(n)________.

A)constitution
B)bill
C)charter
D)penal code

Question 39

________ include environmental laws,securities laws,and antitrust laws and provide for criminal violations and penalties.

A)Regulatory statutes
B)Constitutions
C)Charters
D)Resolutions

Question 40

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution provides that no person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.

Question 41

________ crimes require that the perpetrator either knew or should have known that his or her actions would lead to harmful results.

A)General intent
B)Nonintent
C)Specific intent
D)Explicit intent

Question 42

Which of the following is a difference between indictments and information statements?

A)Indictments are issued by a grand jury,while an information statement by a magistrate.
B)Indictments are issued before a trial,while an information statement is issued after a trial.
C)Information statements are issued without determining guilt,while an indictment is issued where guilt is evident.
D)Information statements are issued to dismiss a case before it goes to trial,while an indictment is issued to bring a case to trial.

Question 43

A(n)________ is a document for a person's detainment,based on a showing of probable cause that the person committed a crime.

A)no-knock warrant
B)possessory warrant
C)execution warrant
D)arrest warrant

Question 44

A jury that cannot come to a unanimous decision about the defendant's guilt is called a ________.

A)open jury
B)grand jury
C)hung jury
D)struck jury

Question 45

What is the necessary condition for an accused person to be found guilty by a jury?

A)At least half the jurors have to find the defendant guilty of the crime.
B)All the jurors have to unanimously agree that the defendant is guilty of the crime.
C)More than 50 per cent of the jurors have to find the defendant guilty of the crime.
D)The jury's guilty verdict has to be approved by the presiding judge.

Question 46

A(n)________ is considered a less serious crime; not inherently evil but prohibited by society; and is punishable by fines or imprisonment for one year or less.

A)indictable offence
B)violation
C)felony
D)misdemeanor

Question 47

________ is defined as the substantial likelihood that a person either committed or is about to commit a crime.

A)Reasonable suspicion
B)Probable cause
C)Reasonable doubt
D)Preponderance of evidence

Question 48

A(n)________ is a charge of having committed a crime,usually a felony,based on the judgment of a grand jury.

A)indictment
B)information statement
C)arraignment
D)plea

Question 49

A person found speeding is considered to have committed a(n)________.

A)indictable offence
B)violation
C)felony
D)misdemeanor

Question 50

At what stage of the criminal procedure is the accused asked to enter a plea?

A)when the accused is being booked
B)when the accused is taken to an arraignment
C)when the accused is being arrested
D)while an indictment or information statement is being issued

Question 51

________ is a crime that involves the willful or malicious burning of a building.

A)Larceny
B)Arson
C)Battery
D)Embezzlement

Question 52

What is nolo contendere in legal proceedings?

A)a plea by which the defense attorney sets out reasons as to why the case should not go to trial
B)a guilty plea where the defendant does not admit the act and asserts innocence though there is sufficient evidence against the defendant
C)a plea where the accused agrees to the imposition of a penalty but does not admit guilt
D)a plea by which the defense attorney exhibits evidences that the defendant is not fit to stand for trial

Question 53

The wrongful or fraudulent taking of another's personal intangible properties like trade secrets,computer programs,and other business property is considered as a(n)________.

A)larceny
B)robbery
C)aggravated burglary
D)aggravated robbery

Question 54

Roland and Kelly were involved in a car accident in which Kelly was badly injured and had to be hospitalized.After the accident was investigated,it was found that Roland's negligence was the cause of the accident.Duly,he was charged with reckless driving,a crime.What course of action should Roland take to avoid being sued by Kelly,holding him liable for her injuries and subsequent hospital bills?

A)enter into a plea of nolo contendere
B)plead not guilty and go to trial
C)enter into a plea bargain with the government and pay a nominal penalty set by the government
D)plead guilty and serve the punishment set by the government,as this will suffice as the all-binding punishment for the crime

Question 55

When is a criminal said to be judgment proof?

A)when the criminal has not been read his Fifth Amendment rights prior to his arrest
B)when the criminal has been deemed to be insane
C)when the criminal does not have the money to pay a civil judgment
D)when the criminal is found to be unfit to go to prison

Question 56

Where is the felony murder rule applied?

A)when the murder was committed without intent,while committing another crime
B)when the crime involves the intended murder of another person
C)when the felon in the case was killed while the crime transpired
D)when the reason for the death is found to be involuntary manslaughter

Question 57

Which two elements are required to find a defendant guilty of an intent crime?

A)criminal act and criminal intent
B)victim and criminal intent
C)criminal act and proof of gain
D)motive and criminal intent

Question 58

A(n)________ is an agreement in which the accused admits to a lesser crime than charged,and in return,the government agrees to impose a lesser sentence than might have been obtained had the case gone to trial.

A)plea bargain
B)indictment
C)arraignment
D)nolo contendere

Question 59

Which of the following crimes is an example of a white-collar crime?

A)larceny
B)arson
C)forgery
D)battery

Question 60

Tim Talon has been found by a court of law to be guilty of reckless driving and killing a pedestrian as a consequence.His defense was that he was driving under the influence of alcohol and lost control of his automobile.He was subsequently punished for his crime.How would the court classify Tim Talon's case for intent?

A)general intent crime
B)criminal intent crime
C)nonintent crime
D)specific intent crime

Question 61

________ is the fraudulent conversion of property by a person to whom that property was entrusted.

A)Bribery
B)Extortion
C)Embezzlement
D)Forgery

Question 62

The crime of ________ involves the obtaining of property from another,with his or her consent,induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force,violence,or fear.

A)bribery
B)extortion
C)money laundering
D)embezzlement

Question 63

Which one of the following types of protection does the Fourth Amendment provide to U.S.citizens?

A)protection against self-incrimination
B)protection against being tried for the same case twice
C)protection from unreasonable search and seizure by the government
D)protection from cruel and unusual punishment for a criminal defendant

Question 64

Which of the following rights was provided under the Sixth Amendment?

A)right against self-incrimination
B)right to public jury trial
C)right to due process
D)double jeopardy

Question 65

Under which of the following circumstances is a warrantless search permitted?

A)if evidence is not in plain view
B)if evidence is likely to be destroyed
C)if the suspect has been previously convicted
D)if there is no probable cause

Question 66

Richard Bell,an organized crime boss and casino owner,has made a lot of money with his illegal drug operations and illegal gambling.He stashes away most of this drug money in personal lockers.In order to make it look like he earned it legitimately,Richard hired crooks to take the drug money and spend it in Richard's casinos in discreet amounts.The crooks are supposed to lose the money on purpose so that the casino can claim this as winnings.The crooks are then paid a small amount for their services.
Under which federal law would Richard be tried for his mob activities,if he were caught?

A)Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act
B)Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
C)Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
D)Information Infrastructure Protection Act

Question 67

Which of the following does the Money Laundering Act prohibit?

A)the fraudulent conversion of property by a person to whom that property was entrusted
B)obtaining property from another,with his or her consent,induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force
C)the use of mails or wires to defraud another person
D)knowingly engaging in a financial transaction involving the proceeds of an unlawful activity

Question 68

Which of the following would violate the Double Jeopardy Clause?

A)The criminal act violates more than one jurisdiction and each jurisdiction tries the accused in turn.
B)A case reaches a hung jury in court and the government reopens the case with a new jury.
C)A person is tried for a case similar to a case from which he was acquitted earlier.
D)The government reopens a case after new incriminating evidence is found against an acquitted person.

Question 69

Frank Carpenter,who runs a charity organization,has been faking his father's signature on his father's personal checks and writing them in favor of the charity as donations.He gets hold of the checks from his father's personal assistant,Rhonda Mason,who is also Frank's friend and his charity's trustee.After faking the signature,Frank gives the checks to Rhonda who is then trusted to deposit the check.But unbeknownst to Frank,Rhonda routes some of the check money into her own personal account instead of using it for the charity.Frank's father,Dawson,came to realize that money was being withdrawn from his account without his consent.His suspicion fell on his estranged son,Frank,and in order to find out if Frank was involved,Dawson secretly offered money to the financial accountant of the charity to divulge the charity's financial dealings.The accountant accepted the money and gave whatever information Dawson required.It was clear to Dawson from the financial records of the charity that Frank has been swindling him of his money; he was also able to figure out that the charity itself was being swindled by somebody from within.With this information Dawson proceeded to file a suit against his son.
What illegal activity did the financial accountant of the charity partake in?

A)bribery
B)larceny
C)extortion
D)embezzlement

Question 70

Richard Bell,an organized crime boss and casino owner,has made a lot of money with his illegal drug operations and illegal gambling.He stashes away most of this drug money in personal lockers.In order to make it look like he earned it legitimately,Richard hired crooks to take the drug money and spend it in Richard's casinos in discreet amounts.The crooks are supposed to lose the money on purpose so that the casino can claim this as winnings.The crooks are then paid a small amount for their services.
Mark and Jack work as clerks at the New Bank of North America,which they plan to rob.In order to plan and execute the robbery,Mark and Jack obtained the floor plans of the bank,studied security arrangements and movements of security personnel.They even got weapons,in case force is required,as they plan to rob the bank during working hours.But the police got information about the plan and arrested Mark and Jack,and thus prevented the robbery from taking place.Which of the following crimes have Mark and Jack committed?

A)criminal conspiracy
B)extortion
C)money laundering
D)larceny

Question 71

Gregory Aimes,who is being tried for murder,has been appointed Linda Steve as an attorney for his defense.While questioning Gregory about the case,Linda gets a confession of murder from Gregory.Linda cannot divulge this information to the proper authorities due to the attorney-client privilege,wherein all information exchanged between client and attorney are confidential.Under which one of the following conditions can Linda lawfully break her attorney-client privilege with Gregory?

A)if Gregory asks that Linda be replaced as his attorney
B)if Linda voluntarily resigns as Gregory's attorney
C)if Gregory is acquitted in the case
D)if Gregory discloses to Linda about a planned future murder

Question 72

Which Fifth Amendment provision in the U.S.Constitution do the Miranda Rights refer to?

A)double jeopardy
B)unreasonable searches and seizures
C)privilege against self-incrimination
D)parole eligibility

Question 73

Richard Bell,an organized crime boss and casino owner,has made a lot of money with his illegal drug operations and illegal gambling.He stashes away most of this drug money in personal lockers.In order to make it look like he earned it legitimately,Richard hired crooks to take the drug money and spend it in Richard's casinos in discreet amounts.The crooks are supposed to lose the money on purpose so that the casino can claim this as winnings.The crooks are then paid a small amount for their services.
What crime is Richard committing in converting his drug money to alleged legal money?

A)misappropriation
B)embezzlement
C)money laundering
D)extortion

Question 74

Frank Carpenter,who runs a charity organization,has been faking his father's signature on his father's personal checks and writing them in favor of the charity as donations.He gets hold of the checks from his father's personal assistant,Rhonda Mason,who is also Frank's friend and his charity's trustee.After faking the signature,Frank gives the checks to Rhonda who is then trusted to deposit the check.But unbeknownst to Frank,Rhonda routes some of the check money into her own personal account instead of using it for the charity.Frank's father,Dawson,came to realize that money was being withdrawn from his account without his consent.His suspicion fell on his estranged son,Frank,and in order to find out if Frank was involved,Dawson secretly offered money to the financial accountant of the charity to divulge the charity's financial dealings.The accountant accepted the money and gave whatever information Dawson required.It was clear to Dawson from the financial records of the charity that Frank has been swindling him of his money; he was also able to figure out that the charity itself was being swindled by somebody from within.With this information Dawson proceeded to file a suit against his son.
Which of the following crimes has Rhonda Mason committed?

A)bribery
B)embezzlement
C)forgery
D)extortion

Question 75

Which criminal activity is Frank engaging in when faking his father's signature?

A)embezzlement
B)bribery
C)forgery
D)extortion

Question 76

According to the ________,evidence obtained from an unreasonable search and seizure can generally be prohibited from introduction at a trial or an administrative proceeding against the person searched.

A)presumption of innocence doctrine
B)double jeopardy rule
C)exclusionary rule
D)Miranda rights

Question 77

The fraudulent making or alteration of a written document that affects the legal liability of another person is called ________.

A)extortion
B)larceny
C)embezzlement
D)forgery

Question 78

The Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment protects persons from ________.

A)evidence procured through unreasonable search and seizures
B)confessions obtained through physical force during an interrogation
C)being tried twice for the same crime
D)being subjected to a heavier penalty or longer imprisonment than originally sentenced to

Question 79

Frank Carpenter,who runs a charity organization,has been faking his father's signature on his father's personal checks and writing them in favor of the charity as donations.He gets hold of the checks from his father's personal assistant,Rhonda Mason,who is also Frank's friend and his charity's trustee.After faking the signature,Frank gives the checks to Rhonda who is then trusted to deposit the check.But unbeknownst to Frank,Rhonda routes some of the check money into her own personal account instead of using it for the charity.Frank's father,Dawson,came to realize that money was being withdrawn from his account without his consent.His suspicion fell on his estranged son,Frank,and in order to find out if Frank was involved,Dawson secretly offered money to the financial accountant of the charity to divulge the charity's financial dealings.The accountant accepted the money and gave whatever information Dawson required.It was clear to Dawson from the financial records of the charity that Frank has been swindling him of his money; he was also able to figure out that the charity itself was being swindled by somebody from within.With this information Dawson proceeded to file a suit against his son.
Which illegal activity are Rhonda and Frank guilty of when it came to using Dawson's money for the charity?

A)bribery
B)extortion
C)forgery
D)criminal conspiracy

Question 80

________ is a crime in which one person gives another person money,property,favors,or anything else of value for a favor in return.

A)Battery
B)Bribery
C)Larceny
D)Embezzlement