Exam 14: White-Collar Crime

In 1995, Congress responded to the increasingly high number of job-related deaths and injuries by passing the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

______ are individuals who transmit information regarding insider trading.

______ occurs when fraudulent claims are submitted for the reimbursement of services that were never provided.

What is money laundering? Why does the United States have a law against money laundering? Do you believe it has been effective at deterring such crimes? Why or why not?

Which of the following is the most commonly charged and prosecuted public corruption offense?

______ prohibits the contamination of the public water system.

The requirements for mail and wire fraud are similar with the exception that the mail communication must cross interstate or foreign boundaries.

Taylor has 100 shares of a new corporation. Because the business is still in its infancy, stock can be purchased relatively inexpensively. He wants to make a profit without sticking around for the long haul. He begins spreading rumors that the corporation will soon be purchased by Apple, which is in no way true. The stock soars and he quickly sells his stock, making a tremendous profit. Taylor's actions are an example of what?

The Justice Department defines white-collar crime as a crime committed by an individual of respectability and high social status in the course of his or her occupation.

What is the difference between mail fraud and wire fraud?

All of the following are punishments associated with health care fraud EXCEPT ______.

What is the Travel Act? Why does the United States have a Travel Act? What is required for a conviction under the Travel Act?

Summarize and discuss the United States v. Jackson case. What was the main issue being discussed? What were the findings in this case? Do you agree or disagree?

All of the following are prosecuted under the Travel Act EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following was not one of the most dangerous industry sectors in 2015?

The Travel Act of 1961 was intended to assist the state and local governments to combat organized crime.

What is the misappropriation doctrine?

The Department of Justice focuses on ______ to ensure that the stock market functions in a fair and open fashion.

The Department of Justice, in the past decade, has focused its white-collar crime investigations on insider trading.

All of the following are types of environmental crime EXCEPT ______.