Question 1

________ refers to illegal acts that are committed using computers,email,the Internet,or other electronic means.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mail fraud 
B)  Cyber Crime 
C)  Embezzlement 
D)  Racketeering 
A)  Mail fraud 
B)  Cyber Crime 
C)  Embezzlement 
D)  Racketeering

Question 2

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

Question 3

An indictment is a formal charge issued by a grand jury before a person can be brought to trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to the________,evidence obtained from an unreasonable search and seizure can generally be prohibited from introduction at a trial or an administrative proceeding against the person searched.

Accepted Answer

A)  presumption of innocence doctrine 
B)  double jeopardy rule 
C)  exclusionary rule 
D)  good faith exception 
A)  presumption of innocence doctrine 
B)  double jeopardy rule 
C)  exclusionary rule 
D)  good faith exception

Question 5

Why is the exclusionary rule controversial?

Accepted Answer

The exclusionary rule prohibits the use

Question 6

Explain felony murder rule with an example.

Accepted Answer

Sometimes a murder is committed during t

Question 7

Which of the following is true of a criminal trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  The government must prove that the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 
B)  The accused is presumed guilty once an indictment has been issued. 
C)  The government has the right to appeal in higher courts if the defendant is found not guilty. 
D)  The grand jury listens to evidence to determine guilt or innocence. 
A)  The government must prove that the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 
B)  The accused is presumed guilty once an indictment has been issued. 
C)  The government has the right to appeal in higher courts if the defendant is found not guilty. 
D)  The grand jury listens to evidence to determine guilt or innocence.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A(n)________ is a document for a person's detainment,based on a showing of probable cause that the person committed a crime.

Accepted Answer

A)  no-knock warrant 
B)  possessory warrant 
C)  execution warrant 
D)  arrest warrant 
A)  no-knock warrant 
B)  possessory warrant 
C)  execution warrant 
D)  arrest warrant

Question 10

Which of the following would violate the Double Jeopardy Clause?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following best describes immunity from prosecution?

Accepted Answer

A)  The government's agreement not to use against a person granted immunity any evidence given by that person. 
B)  The government's agreement to quash all charges against a person owing to his or her physical health condition. 
C)  The government's assurance that a convicted person will not be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment. 
D)  The government's willingness to quash all charges against a convicted person owing to the good deeds he/she performed in the past. 
A)  The government's agreement not to use against a person granted immunity any evidence given by that person. 
B)  The government's agreement to quash all charges against a person owing to his or her physical health condition. 
C)  The government's assurance that a convicted person will not be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment. 
D)  The government's willingness to quash all charges against a convicted person owing to the good deeds he/she performed in the past.

Question 13

________ is a crime that involves the willful or malicious burning of a building.

Accepted Answer

A)  Larceny 
B)  Arson 
C)  Battery 
D)  Embezzlement 
A)  Larceny 
B)  Arson 
C)  Battery 
D)  Embezzlement

Question 14

Gregory Aimes,who is being tried for murder,has been appointed Linda Steve as an attorney for his defense.While questioning Gregory about the case,Linda gets a confession of murder from Gregory.Linda cannot divulge this information to the proper authorities due to the attorney-client privilege.Under which one of the following conditions can Linda lawfully break her attorney-client privilege with Gregory?

Accepted Answer

A)  if Gregory asks that Linda be replaced as his attorney 
B)  if Linda voluntarily resigns as Gregory's attorney 
C)  if Gregory is acquitted in the case 
D)  if Gregory discloses to Linda about a planned future murder 
A)  if Gregory asks that Linda be replaced as his attorney 
B)  if Linda voluntarily resigns as Gregory's attorney 
C)  if Gregory is acquitted in the case 
D)  if Gregory discloses to Linda about a planned future murder

Question 15

Which of the following is true of specific intent crimes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The perpetrator commits a crime without any prior intention. 
B)  The perpetrator does not know the actual result of the crime in advance. 
C)  The perpetrator commits an illegal act to achieve a desired result. 
D)  The perpetrator commits a minor violation that is generally punishable by fine. 
A)  The perpetrator commits a crime without any prior intention. 
B)  The perpetrator does not know the actual result of the crime in advance. 
C)  The perpetrator commits an illegal act to achieve a desired result. 
D)  The perpetrator commits a minor violation that is generally punishable by fine.

Question 16

A(n)________ issued by a court authorizes the police to search a designated place for prohibited items.

Accepted Answer

A)  arrest warrant 
B)  information document 
C)  indictment 
D)  search warrant 
A)  arrest warrant 
B)  information document 
C)  indictment 
D)  search warrant

Question 17

The wrongful or fraudulent taking of another's personal property other than from his or her person or building is considered as ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

________ is a crime in which one person gives another person money,property,favors,or anything else of value for a favor in return.

Accepted Answer

A)  Battery 
B)  Bribery 
C)  Larceny 
D)  Embezzlement 
A)  Battery 
B)  Bribery 
C)  Larceny 
D)  Embezzlement

Question 19

Mark and Jack work as clerks at the New Bank of North America,which they plan to rob.In order to plan and execute the robbery,they procure the bank's floor plans and study the security arrangements.They also obtain weapons,in case force is required.However,the police get information about the plan and arrest Mark and Jack before the robbery is actually committed.Which of the following crimes have Mark and Jack committed?

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal conspiracy 
B)  extortion 
C)  money laundering 
D)  larceny 
A)  criminal conspiracy 
B)  extortion 
C)  money laundering 
D)  larceny

Question 20

The crime of ________ involves the obtaining of property from another,with his or her consent,induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force,violence,or fear.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 6: Criminal Law and Cyber Crimes

________ refers to illegal acts that are committed using computers,email,the Internet,or other electronic means.

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

An indictment is a formal charge issued by a grand jury before a person can be brought to trial.

According to the________,evidence obtained from an unreasonable search and seizure can generally be prohibited from introduction at a trial or an administrative proceeding against the person searched.

Why is the exclusionary rule controversial?

Explain felony murder rule with an example.

Which of the following is true of a criminal trial?

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

A(n)________ is a document for a person's detainment,based on a showing of probable cause that the person committed a crime.

Which of the following would violate the Double Jeopardy Clause?

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

Which of the following best describes immunity from prosecution?

________ is a crime that involves the willful or malicious burning of a building.

Which of the following is true of specific intent crimes?

A(n)________ issued by a court authorizes the police to search a designated place for prohibited items.

The wrongful or fraudulent taking of another's personal property other than from his or her person or building is considered as ________.

________ is a crime in which one person gives another person money,property,favors,or anything else of value for a favor in return.

The crime of ________ involves the obtaining of property from another,with his or her consent,induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force,violence,or fear.

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Nature of Traditional and E-Contracts

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Genuineness of Assent and Statute of Frauds

Third-Party Rights and Discharge

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Digital Law and E-Commerce

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Holder in Due Course and Liability of Parties

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