Exam 6: Criminal Law

Congress has concluded that ____________ is the most prevalent method used for distributing pornography and perpetrating fraudulent schemes,and it enacted the ____________ to deal with the problem.

Cody is working as an undercover drug agent.He enrolls in classes at State University where he meets several students in business administration and invites them to come to his house for a party.No mention is made of any drugs,but he does say he will have a keg of beer.Shortly after his guests arrive,he gets out some marijuana and encourages the group to have some.All of them refuse,except Sam,who has never tried it before.When Sam lights up,Cody arrests him for possession of a controlled substance.Sam:

Under the United States legal system,you are guilty until proven innocent.

What happens if the police illegally seize evidence in violation of the Fourth Amendment?

Stan offered Cheyenne,the chairperson of the Midtown Zoning Commission,a ten percent interest in his proposed subdivision development if she would use her influence to have his proposal approved by the commission.She refused to be a part of Stan's plan,so Stan cannot be found guilty of bribery.

In a criminal trial,the plaintiff must prove the case by a preponderance of the evidence.

The Sixth Amendment protects persons against self-incrimination,double jeopardy,and being charged with a capital offense except by grand jury indictment.

The Fifth Amendment would protect a defendant from having to have his photograph taken,since this would be a type of communication.

Computer crimes are so commonplace that an estimated two out of every three copies of software are illegally obtained.

Robbery can be "aggravated robbery" under which of the following circumstances?

Which of the following is correct with respect to RICO?

Payum,Inc.has been convicted of bribing public officials.It is now time for sentencing.Possible sentences include:

At the ____ the accused is informed of the charge and the accused enters a plea.

Carelessness is a form of subjective fault.

Embezzlement and forgery are considered white-collar crimes.

All criminal law is governed by federal statutes.

Employers may be subject to criminal penalties for the unauthorized act of a manager who is acting within the scope of employment.

Individuals may use reasonable force to protect themselves,their property,and other individuals.In this context,reasonable force would mean:

Bailey tells Jaxon that unless Jaxon pays her $5,000,she will tell his customers that he was once arrested for shoplifting as a teenager.If the statement that Jaxon shoplifted as a teenager is true:

The Fifth Amendment protects all individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures.