Exam 9: Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Bob devises a scheme to send fraudulent e-mailed ads-claiming that an arrest warrant has been issued for non-payment of taxes-to individual taxpayers. By these false pretenses, Bob intends to obtain money and personal data. This is

A statute that prohibits theft by means of false pretenses usually applies only to goods, not to services or cash.

In a criminal case, the state must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

If the evidence of a defendant's guilt was obtained improperly, it normally cannot be used against the defendant in court.

Crimes are sometimes prosecuted by crime victims rather than by a public official.

A belief in the possibility that a person committed a crime is sufficient probable cause to support the issuance of an arrest warrant.

The Fourth Amendment protects only against searches that violate a person's reasonable expectation of privacy.

Franny is charged with a crime. Almost all federal courts and some state courts would not hold Franny liable if, at the time of the offense, as a result of a mental disease or defect, she lacked substantial capacity to obey the law and to appreciate

One of the purposes of criminal law is to compensate the victims.

The Computer Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act prohibits cyber theft.

Crimes are offenses against society as a whole.

Niles enters Omelet Café and points a gun at the cashier Pico. Niles forces Pico to open the register and give him all the money. Niles will most likely be charged with

Barb, a computer operator for Cloud Corporation, is arrested in her employer's parking lot on suspicion of larceny. Barb must be informed of her right to

Warrants are required for searches of businesses in highly regulated industries.

Malware is a hacker whose purpose is to create a serious negative impact.

Quay, the owner of RV Park, trusts Sara to manage the resort's daily cash flow. One night, without Quay's knowledge or consent, Sara takes and keeps $1,000 from the receipts. This is most likely

Embezzlement includes the making or altering of any writing in a way that changes the legal rights and liabilities of another.

All courts use the same test for legal insanity.

An illegal act committed by a business using nonviolent means to obtain a business advantage is a white-collar crime.

Jade puts up a collection of sports memorabilia for bids on BuyBay, an Internet auction site. Khalil makes the highest bid and sends the payment, which Jade receives, but she does not send the collection. This is