Exam 14: Criminal law

Evidence found as the result of an illegal search may be characterized as

Which of the following is false regarding seizures and searches after a traffic stop by a police officer?

A border patrol officer cannot touch or squeeze a bus passenger's carry-on bag placed in the overhead rack,even though other passengers might also be expected to touch the bag.

Under the ______ of the U.S.Constitution,a person can be convicted of a crime only if his or her actions constituted a crime at the time they occurred.

Where may U.S.federal criminal offenses be found?

Fact Pattern 14-1 Beatrice, a bank teller, was angry with her employer, Big Bank, because she did not get a raise. Each day she begins to keep for her own use small amounts out of funds deposited by customers at her station. Eventually, she is caught when customers begin to complain about discrepancies, and bank officials conduct surveillance of her actions. Big Bank is very unpopular in the community because of a number of foreclosures. The trial against Beatrice results in a hung jury when the twelve jurors are hopelessly deadlocked, probably because of their dislike of Big Bank. Beatrice is thrilled and believes that she can forget about the whole mess although her cell mate tells her that she may not be out of the woods yet. -Refer to fact pattern 14-1. What crime had Beatrice committed?

The Fifth Amendment grants the criminal defendant a right to a trial by jury.

The Seventh Amendment grants the defendant in most criminal prosecutions the right to the assistance of counsel.

Which of the following types of immunity prohibits any criminal prosecution of a witness that relates to any matter discussed in his or her testimony?

A ______ is a court order based on an agreement by the defendant corporation to take measures to remedy the problem that led to the criminal charges.

Under the ________ rule,a statement made by a defendant in custody is admissible only if the defendant was informed prior to police interrogation of his or her constitutional rights.

Criminal recklessness is when a person consciously intends to cause the harmful result.

Fully discuss limitations on the protection against double jeopardy.

Criminal law protects society principally by

_________ for arrest is defined as a reasonable belief that the suspect has committed a crime or is about to commit a crime.

Set forth what is prohibited by RICO and what must be shown to establish a violation of the Wire and Mail Fraud Acts.Reference in what manner the U.S.Supreme Court has construed the term "fraud" in relation to the Wire and Mail Fraud Acts. To establish mail fraud or wire fraud,the prosecutor must demonstrate (1)a scheme intended to defraud or to obtain money or property by fraudulent means and (2)the use of the mails or of interstate telephone lines in furtherance of the fraudulent scheme. The term "fraud" has been broadly construed by the U.S.Supreme Court to include everything designed to defraud by representations as to the past or present,or suggestions and promises as to the future.

Requiring a person to appear in a lineup does not violate the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination.

Dave has been arrested in connection with a recent string of burglaries.While he was in custody,he was shown falsified laboratory results that connected him with the crimes.Based on the false evidence,Dave confessed to the crimes during interrogation.Dave was then given his Miranda warnings and booked.What constitutional rights may Dave assert to prevent his confession being used against him at trial? Does the state have any defenses available? Discuss fully.

Which of the following is false regarding the plea of nolo contendere?

Which of the following refers to private plaintiffs bringing actions from persons submitting false claims for government funds?