Exam 7: Cyber Law and Cyber Crimes

Discuss mail fraud and wire fraud.

Which of the following crimes is an example of a white-collar crime?

Under which of the following circumstances is a warrantless search permitted?

Frank Carpenter,who runs a charity organization,has been faking his father's signature on his father's personal checks and writing them in favor of the charity as donations.He gets hold of the checks from his father's personal assistant,Rhonda Mason,who is also Frank's friend and the charity's trustee.After faking the signature,Frank gives the checks to Rhonda to deposit in the bank.But unbeknownst to Frank,Rhonda routes some of the check money into her own savings account.Frank's father,Dawson,realizes that money is being withdrawn from his account without his consent.He suspects his estranged son,Frank,and in order to find out if Frank is involved,Dawson secretly offers money to the financial accountant of the charity to divulge the charity organization's financial dealings.The accountant accepts the money and gives access to the account books.After scrutinizing the financial records,Dawson realizes that Frank has been swindling him of his money,and the charity itself was being swindled by somebody from within.With this information,Dawson proceeds to file a suit against his son.In the above scenario,what illegal activity did the financial accountant of the charity partake in?

Explain the role of penal codes and regulatory statutes in criminal law.

Richard Bell,an organized crime boss and casino owner,has made a lot of money with his illegal drug operations and illegal gambling.In order to make it look like he earned the drug money legitimately,Richard has hired crooks to take the illegal money and spend it in Richard's casinos in discreet amounts.The crooks are supposed to lose the money on purpose so that the casino can claim this as winnings.If he were caught,under which federal law would Richard be tried for his mob activities?

Roland and Kelly were involved in a car accident in which Kelly was badly injured and had to be hospitalized.After the accident was investigated,it was determined that Roland's negligence was the cause of the accident.He was charged with reckless driving,a crime.In criminal proceedings,what course of action should Roland take to prevent Kelly from using evidence of his guilt against him in a subsequent civil trial seeking recovery for her injuries and hospital bills?

________ is the fraudulent conversion of property by a person to whom that property was entrusted.

Which of the following rights is set forth by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution?

________ crimes require that the perpetrator either knew or should have known that his or her actions would lead to harmful results.

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution protects people from being tried twice for the same crime.

If the grand jury determines that there is sufficient evidence to hold the accused for trial,it issues a(n)________.

The U.S.Supreme Court recognizes an accountant-client privilege under federal law.

Describe the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).

In a criminal case,the government is represented by the ________.

The Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment protects persons from ________.

Richard Bell,an organized crime boss and casino owner,has made a lot of money with his illegal drug operations and illegal gambling.In order to make it look like he earned the drug money legitimately,Richard has hired crooks to take the illegal money and spend it in Richard's casinos in discreet amounts.The crooks are supposed to lose the money on purpose so that the casino can claim this as winnings.What crime is Richard committing in converting his drug money to alleged legal money?

What is the necessary condition for an accused person to be found guilty by a jury?

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution protects people from unreasonable search and seizure by the government.

Monetary damages and equitable remedies are provided in a civil lawsuit.