Question 1

________ is a Fifth Amendment provision that a person may not be required to be a witness against himself or herself in a criminal case.

Accepted Answer

Privilege

Question 2

The ________ Amendment protects criminal defendants from cruel and unusual punishment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ Amendment protects criminal defendants from...

Question 3

A civil lawsuit does not require a unanimous jury vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is defined as the substantial likelihood...

Question 8

________ crimes are prone to being committed by businesspersons, and usually involve cunning and deceit rather than physical force.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ crimes are prone to being committed...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following Amendments protects criminal defendants from cruel and unusual punishment, and also protects criminals from torture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fifth Amendment 
B)  Eighth Amendment 
C)  Fourth Amendment 
D)  Fourteenth Amendment 
A)  Fifth Amendment 
B)  Eighth Amendment 
C)  Fourth Amendment 
D)  Fourteenth Amendment

Question 12

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Give an account of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)in business law.

Accepted Answer

Organized crime has a pervasive influenc

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Where is the felony murder rule applied?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following would violate the Double Jeopardy Clause?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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)________.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 7: Criminal Law and Cyber Crimes

________ is a Fifth Amendment provision that a person may not be required to be a witness against himself or herself in a criminal case.

The ________ Amendment protects criminal defendants from cruel and unusual punishment.

A civil lawsuit does not require a unanimous jury vote.

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

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

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

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

________ crimes are prone to being committed by businesspersons, and usually involve cunning and deceit rather than physical force.

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

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

Which of the following Amendments protects criminal defendants from cruel and unusual punishment, and also protects criminals from torture?

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

Give an account of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)in business law.

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

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

Where is the felony murder rule applied?

Which of the following would violate the Double Jeopardy Clause?

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)________.

Legal Heritage and the Digital Age

Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business

Courts, Jurisdiction, and Administrative Agencies

Judicial, Alternative, and E-Dispute Resolution

Constitutional Law for Business and E-Commerce

Torts and Strict Liability

Intellectual Property and Cyber Piracy

Formation of Traditional and E-Contracts

Performance and Breach of Traditional and E-Contracts

E-Commerce and Digital Law

UCC Sales and Lease Contracts and Warranties

Credit, Secured Transactions, and Bankruptcy

Small Business and General and Limited Partnerships

Limited Liability Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, and Special Forms of Business

Corporations and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Investor Protection, E-Securities, and Wall Street Reform

Agency Law

Equal Opportunity in Employment

Employment Law and Worker Protection

Labor Law and Immigration Law

Antitrust Law and Unfair Trade Practices

Consumer Protection

Environmental Protection

Land Use Regulation and Real Property

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