Question 1

What is the importance of Miranda rights against self-incrimination?

Accepted Answer

Following the landmark case Miranda v.Ar

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

In common law,burglary is defined as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  breaking and entering a property with the intent to commit felony 
B)  taking of another's personal property other than from his or her building 
C)  intent to commit any larceny or robbery 
D)  wilful burning of a building of another person 
A)  breaking and entering a property with the intent to commit felony 
B)  taking of another's personal property other than from his or her building 
C)  intent to commit any larceny or robbery 
D)  wilful burning of a building of another person

Question 4

Richard Bell,an organized crime boss and casino owner,has made a lot of money with his illegal drug operations and illegal gambling.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?

Accepted Answer

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 
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 5

Embezzlement involves fraudulently altering a written document that affects the legal liability of another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Money laundering refers to the process of legitimizing money obtained through illegal activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A nolo contendere plea involves the accused admitting guilt to all charges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 13

First-degree murder is the unintentional and unlawful killing of a person due to a negligent act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Explain how the RICO Act is used against organized crime.

Accepted Answer

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Org

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulatory statutes 
B)  Penal codes 
C)  Charters 
D)  Codicils 
A)  Regulatory statutes 
B)  Penal codes 
C)  Charters 
D)  Codicils

Question 17

Warrantless searches are permitted in situations where the evidence is hidden from plain view.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is true of warrantless arrests?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not permitted in the United States criminal law system. 
B)  It can be made when the police get suspicious of an individual. 
C)  It can be made when a judge refuses to issue an arrest warrant against a perpetrator. 
D)  It is permitted when a perpetrator is fleeing from a crime scene. 
A)  It is not permitted in the United States criminal law system. 
B)  It can be made when the police get suspicious of an individual. 
C)  It can be made when a judge refuses to issue an arrest warrant against a perpetrator. 
D)  It is permitted when a perpetrator is fleeing from a crime scene.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Criminal Law and Cyber Crimes

What is the importance of Miranda rights against self-incrimination?

In common law,burglary is defined as the ________.

Embezzlement involves fraudulently altering a written document that affects the legal liability of another person.

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

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

Money laundering refers to the process of legitimizing money obtained through illegal activities.

A nolo contendere plea involves the accused admitting guilt to all charges.

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

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

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

First-degree murder is the unintentional and unlawful killing of a person due to a negligent act.

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

Explain how the RICO Act is used against organized crime.

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

Warrantless searches are permitted in situations where the evidence is hidden from plain view.

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

Which of the following is true of warrantless arrests?

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

Legal Heritage and the Digital Age

Constitutional Law for Business and E-commerce

Courts and Jurisdiction

Judicial Alternative Administrative and E-Dispute Resolution

Intentional Torts and Negligence

Intellectual Property and Cyber Piracy

Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business

Nature of Traditional and E-Contracts

Agreement and Consideration

Capacity and Legality

Genuineness of Assent and Statute of Frauds

Third-Party Rights and Discharge

Breach of Contract and Remedies

Digital Law and E-Commerce

Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

Title to Goods and Risk of Loss

Remedies for Breach of Sales and Lease Contracts

Warranties and Product Liability

Creation and Transfer of Negotiable Instruments

Holder in Due Course and Liability of Parties

Banking System and Electronic Financial Transactions

Credit, Real Property Financing, and Secured Transactions

Bankruptcy and Reorganization

Agency law

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Partnerships

Corporate Formation and Financing

Corporate Governance and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Corporate Acquisitions and Multinational Corporations

Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships

Franchise and Special Forms of Business

Investor Protection, E-Securities, and Wall Street Reform

Antitrust Law and Unfair Trade Practices

Consumer Safety and Environmental Protection

Labor, Worker Protection, and Immigration Laws

Equal Opportunity in Employment

Personal Property, Bailment, and Insurance

Real Property, Landlord-Tenant Law, and Land Use Regulation

Family Law, Wills, and Trusts

Accountants' Duties and Liability

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