Question 1

In a civil case, as few as six jurors are permitted, but there must be 12 jurors in a criminal case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The defendant must testify in a criminal proceeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A warrant is required for a search by the police where:

Accepted Answer

A)  the police are in hot pursuit of a criminal. 
B)  voluntary consent is given to the search. 
C)  evidence of a crime is in plain view of the police officer. 
D)  a witness has described the location of the evidence in the suspect's house. 
A)  the police are in hot pursuit of a criminal. 
B)  voluntary consent is given to the search. 
C)  evidence of a crime is in plain view of the police officer. 
D)  a witness has described the location of the evidence in the suspect's house.

Question 4

Torts are civil cases, not criminal cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

At the the accused is informed of the charge and the accused enters a plea.

Accepted Answer

A)  preliminary hearing 
B)  arraignment 
C)  indictment 
D)  information 
A)  preliminary hearing 
B)  arraignment 
C)  indictment 
D)  information

Question 6

Embezzlement and forgery are considered white-collar crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Employers may be subject to criminal penalties for the unauthorized act of a manager who is acting within the scope of employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Today most crimes are covered by statutory law rather than by the common law, although many of the crimes in statutory form had their origins in the common law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The State may appeal a verdict of "not guilty" if there is an error in the trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Self-defense will NOT protect a person from criminal prosecution if she:

Accepted Answer

A)  shoots a man who is about to stab her with a knife. 
B)  hits a man who is pushing her off the bus while it is still moving. 
C)  shoots a man who is holding a realistic-looking cap pistol at her head. 
D)  shoots a man who has shoplifted a rare, expensive diamond necklace from her store. 
A)  shoots a man who is about to stab her with a knife. 
B)  hits a man who is pushing her off the bus while it is still moving. 
C)  shoots a man who is holding a realistic-looking cap pistol at her head. 
D)  shoots a man who has shoplifted a rare, expensive diamond necklace from her store.

Question 11

Robbery can be "aggravated robbery" under which of the following circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  The robber intends to kill if faced with resistance. 
B)  Serious bodily injury to the victim occurs. 
C)  The crime is committed by two persons rather than one person. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  The robber intends to kill if faced with resistance. 
B)  Serious bodily injury to the victim occurs. 
C)  The crime is committed by two persons rather than one person. 
D)  All of these.

Question 12

A crime that is punishable by a fine or imprisonment in a local jail is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  felony. 
B)  white-collar crime. 
C)  misdemeanor. 
D)  mala prohibita crime only. 
A)  felony. 
B)  white-collar crime. 
C)  misdemeanor. 
D)  mala prohibita crime only.

Question 13

Which one of the following is NOT true of a criminal suit?

Accepted Answer

A)  A criminal suit is brought by the government, not by an individual. 
B)  In a criminal suit, guilt is never presumed. 
C)  One purpose of a criminal suit is compensation for the victim. 
D)  A criminal suit requires a higher burden of proof than a civil suit. 
A)  A criminal suit is brought by the government, not by an individual. 
B)  In a criminal suit, guilt is never presumed. 
C)  One purpose of a criminal suit is compensation for the victim. 
D)  A criminal suit requires a higher burden of proof than a civil suit.

Question 14

The term actus reus refers to the mental intent element of a crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Murder is a mala prohibita type of crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The elements of embezzlement are included in larceny.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Fifth Amendment protects all individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Anita tells Bob that unless Bob pays her $5,000, she will tell his customers that he was once arrested for shoplifting as a teenager. If the statement that Bob shoplifted as a teenager is true:

Accepted Answer

A)  in most jurisdictions Anita has committed the crime of extortion. 
B)  Anita has committed no crime since Bob actually did shoplift as a teenager. 
C)  Anita has committed the crime of bribery. 
D)  in all jurisdictions in the United States, Anita would have to have received the money from Bob to be charged with a crime. 
A)  in most jurisdictions Anita has committed the crime of extortion. 
B)  Anita has committed no crime since Bob actually did shoplift as a teenager. 
C)  Anita has committed the crime of bribery. 
D)  in all jurisdictions in the United States, Anita would have to have received the money from Bob to be charged with a crime.

Question 19

Which of the following is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  A privilege against self-incrimination 
B)  A right to a speedy, public trial by jury 
C)  A prohibition against cruel or unusual punishment 
D)  The right to an attorney 
A)  A privilege against self-incrimination 
B)  A right to a speedy, public trial by jury 
C)  A prohibition against cruel or unusual punishment 
D)  The right to an attorney

Question 20

Unlike larceny, embezzlement requires the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Criminal Law

In a civil case, as few as six jurors are permitted, but there must be 12 jurors in a criminal case.

The defendant must testify in a criminal proceeding.

A warrant is required for a search by the police where:

Torts are civil cases, not criminal cases.

At the the accused is informed of the charge and the accused enters a plea.

Embezzlement and forgery are considered white-collar crimes.

Employers may be subject to criminal penalties for the unauthorized act of a manager who is acting within the scope of employment.

Today most crimes are covered by statutory law rather than by the common law, although many of the crimes in statutory form had their origins in the common law.

The State may appeal a verdict of "not guilty" if there is an error in the trial.

Self-defense will NOT protect a person from criminal prosecution if she:

Robbery can be "aggravated robbery" under which of the following circumstances?

A crime that is punishable by a fine or imprisonment in a local jail is a:

Which one of the following is NOT true of a criminal suit?

The term actus reus refers to the mental intent element of a crime.

Murder is a mala prohibita type of crime.

The elements of embezzlement are included in larceny.

The Fifth Amendment protects all individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Anita tells Bob that unless Bob pays her $5,000, she will tell his customers that he was once arrested for shoplifting as a teenager. If the statement that Bob shoplifted as a teenager is true:

Which of the following is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Unlike larceny, embezzlement requires the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his property.

Introduction to Law

Business Ethics and the Social Responsibility of Business

Civil Dispute Resolution

Constitutional Law

Administrative Law

Intentional Torts

Negligence and Strict Liability

Introduction to Contracts

Mutual Assent

Conduct Invalidating Assent

Consideration

Illegal Bargains

Contractual Capacity

Contracts in Writing

Third Parties to Contracts

Performance, Breach, and Discharge

Contract Remedies

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Introduction to Sales and Leases

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Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss

Products Liability: Warranties and Strict Liability in Tort

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Liability of Parties

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Formation and Internal Relations of General Partnerships

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Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies

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Fundamental Changes

Secured Transactions and Suretyship

Bankruptcy

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Employment Law

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Introduction to Property, Property Insurance, Bailments, and Documents of Title

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