Question 1

The burden of proof required in a criminal case is

Accepted Answer

A) clear and convincing. 
B) a preponderance of the evidence. 
C) beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D) highest degree of honesty. 
A) clear and convincing. 
B) a preponderance of the evidence. 
C) beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D) highest degree of honesty. C

Question 2

In order for the government to obtain a criminal conviction,it must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Approximately how much merchandise is stolen from United States retail stores every year?

Accepted Answer

A) $30 million 
B) $300 million 
C) $3 billion 
D) $30 billion 
A) $30 million 
B) $300 million 
C) $3 billion 
D) $30 billion D

Question 4

Sarah,an employee of Amex Corporation,committed a serious criminal act in an attempt to obtain a large sales order for her employer.A court found her guilty of the felony and also found the corporation guilty of criminal conduct.The company was fined $1 million.The court

Accepted Answer

A) erred in fining the company since finding both Sarah and the corporation guilty violates the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Constitution. 
B) acted properly if this were a federal proceeding; however, it did not act properly if this were a state proceeding. 
C) acted properly in finding Sarah guilty; however it erred in finding the corporation guilty because of the exclusionary rule. 
D) acted properly in this case. 
A) erred in fining the company since finding both Sarah and the corporation guilty violates the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Constitution. 
B) acted properly if this were a federal proceeding; however, it did not act properly if this were a state proceeding. 
C) acted properly in finding Sarah guilty; however it erred in finding the corporation guilty because of the exclusionary rule. 
D) acted properly in this case.

Question 5

Taking a personal property without paying for it is a common type of larceny.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Although RICO was passed to prevent gangsters from taking money they earned illegally and investing it in legitimate businesses,it is now often used against businessmen who break the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When measured in dollars,street crime costs society more than twice as much as white-collar crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Every criminal defendant has a right to a jury trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Roger assaulted Jim in a tavern,causing medical expenses and lost wages.Which of the following is true?

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A) Roger can be prosecuted by the state for a criminal offense and Jim may sue him for money damages. 
B) If Roger is convicted of criminal assault, Jim is not allowed to sue him for money damages since that would violate the double jeopardy clause of the Constitution. 
C) If Jim refuses to press charges against Roger, the state cannot initiate a criminal proceeding against him. 
D) Jim can either elect to sue for money damages or proceed with criminal charges. 
A) Roger can be prosecuted by the state for a criminal offense and Jim may sue him for money damages. 
B) If Roger is convicted of criminal assault, Jim is not allowed to sue him for money damages since that would violate the double jeopardy clause of the Constitution. 
C) If Jim refuses to press charges against Roger, the state cannot initiate a criminal proceeding against him. 
D) Jim can either elect to sue for money damages or proceed with criminal charges.

Question 10

A crime is a violation of statutory law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Federal sentencing guidelines are just guidelines.Judges do not have to follow them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Compare and contrast money laundering and embezzlement.Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Both money laundering and embezzlement a

Question 13

Under the laws of most states,a corporation cannot be held responsible for committing crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Internet auctions are the number one source of consumer complaints about online fraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An email scam that involves personalized messages sent from someone the victim knows is called

Accepted Answer

A) larceny. 
B) shilling. 
C) hacking. 
D) spear phishing. 
A) larceny. 
B) shilling. 
C) hacking. 
D) spear phishing.

Question 16

Explain the difference between civil law and criminal law.

Accepted Answer

Civil law involves the rights and liabil

Question 17

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Violent street crime results in a greater monetary loss to society than white-collar crime. 
B) White-collar crime results in a greater monetary loss to society than violent street crime. 
C) Studies are not able to calculate the estimated value of white-collar crime since most white-collar crime is never publicly disclosed. 
D) Studies are not able to accurately calculate the estimated value of either violent street crime or white-collar crime. 
A) Violent street crime results in a greater monetary loss to society than white-collar crime. 
B) White-collar crime results in a greater monetary loss to society than violent street crime. 
C) Studies are not able to calculate the estimated value of white-collar crime since most white-collar crime is never publicly disclosed. 
D) Studies are not able to accurately calculate the estimated value of either violent street crime or white-collar crime.

Question 18

What is the exclusionary rule and what are the three exceptions to the rule?

Accepted Answer

The exclusionary rule states that any ev

Question 19

If Sara makes an interstate phone call to sell land that she does not own,Sara is guilty of

Accepted Answer

A) wire fraud. 
B) larceny. 
C) mail fraud. 
D) nothing. She merely thought of and executed a clever way to make money. 
A) wire fraud. 
B) larceny. 
C) mail fraud. 
D) nothing. She merely thought of and executed a clever way to make money.

Question 20

When does a criminal defendant have the right to a trial by jury?

Accepted Answer

A) in all cases regardless of the circumstances 
B) only for cases requiring the defendant to pay restitution 
C) only when a bench trial is not available 
D) when faced with a charge that could result in a sentence of six months or longer 
A) in all cases regardless of the circumstances 
B) only for cases requiring the defendant to pay restitution 
C) only when a bench trial is not available 
D) when faced with a charge that could result in a sentence of six months or longer

Exam 7: Crime

The burden of proof required in a criminal case is

In order for the government to obtain a criminal conviction,it must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Approximately how much merchandise is stolen from United States retail stores every year?

Sarah,an employee of Amex Corporation,committed a serious criminal act in an attempt to obtain a large sales order for her employer.A court found her guilty of the felony and also found the corporation guilty of criminal conduct.The company was fined $1 million.The court

Taking a personal property without paying for it is a common type of larceny.

Although RICO was passed to prevent gangsters from taking money they earned illegally and investing it in legitimate businesses,it is now often used against businessmen who break the law.

When measured in dollars,street crime costs society more than twice as much as white-collar crime.

Every criminal defendant has a right to a jury trial.

Roger assaulted Jim in a tavern,causing medical expenses and lost wages.Which of the following is true?

A crime is a violation of statutory law.

The Federal sentencing guidelines are just guidelines.Judges do not have to follow them.

Compare and contrast money laundering and embezzlement.Give an example of each.

Under the laws of most states,a corporation cannot be held responsible for committing crimes.

Internet auctions are the number one source of consumer complaints about online fraud.

An email scam that involves personalized messages sent from someone the victim knows is called

Explain the difference between civil law and criminal law.

Which of the following statements is correct?

What is the exclusionary rule and what are the three exceptions to the rule?

If Sara makes an interstate phone call to sell land that she does not own,Sara is guilty of

When does a criminal defendant have the right to a trial by jury?

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