Exam 6: Criminal Law and Cyber Crimes

Violations are the least serious of crimes,and they are generally punishable by fines.

Larceny is defined as the wrongful and fraudulent taking of another person's personal property other than from his or her person or building.

A criminal conspiracy occurs when two or more persons enter into an agreement to commit a crime.

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.What crime is Richard committing in converting his drug money to alleged legal money?

In criminal cases,a grand jury determines whether a person is guilty or innocent.

According to the RICO act,a pattern of racketeering is defined as ________.

Extortion refers to the threat to expose something about another person unless that other person gives money or property.

Explain attorney-client privilege with an example.

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

During plea bargain negotiations,the accused admits to a lesser crime than charged in exchange for a lesser sentence.

Explain the different parties involved in a criminal action with examples.

According to the RICO Act,a pattern of racketeering involves at least ten business-related criminal activities committed within a 15-year period.

A person is tried for murder in front of 14 jurors.The jurors appear to be split in their decision with 10 jurors voting guilty and 4 jurors voting not guilty.What is the best way for the government to approach this case?

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

Marshall asked his father,Rick,a rich investor,for money to help get out of some financial trouble.When Rick refused,Marshall imitated his father's signature on a check and withdrew some money.Which of the following crimes did Marshall commit?

The government has the right to reopen a trial against an acquitted defendant if more evidence surfaces later.

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

During an arraignment proceeding,the accused is informed of the charges and asked to enter a plea.

Cyber crime refers to crimes that are committed using computers,email,the Internet,or other electronic means.

"Probable cause" is most directly associated with which step of the criminal process?