Question 1

To combat money laundering the Treasury Department has a widely-used program called "Track the Cash" that all financial institutions must follow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

RICO can be used for criminal and civil prosecutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A violent crime is:

Accepted Answer

A)  one in which physical force is used 
B)  one in which no physical force is used 
C)  one in which no other party is harmed 
D)  one in which no minors are involved 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  one in which physical force is used 
B)  one in which no physical force is used 
C)  one in which no other party is harmed 
D)  one in which no minors are involved 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 4

In felony cases, it is not uncommon for the charges to be settled with a plea bargain rather than go to trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If one appears before a judge when accused of a crime and enters a plea in response to the charges, the choice of pleas made does not include:

Accepted Answer

A)  guilty 
B)  nolo contendere 
C)  not guilty 
D)  demurrer 
E)  all of the other choices are possible pleas 
A)  guilty 
B)  nolo contendere 
C)  not guilty 
D)  demurrer 
E)  all of the other choices are possible pleas

Question 6

Crimes and punishments are:

Accepted Answer

A)  determined by statues passed by federal and state legislatures 
B)  determined by statues passed by federal and state courts 
C)  determined by statues passed by federal and state judges 
D)  determined by statues passed by state executives 
E)  determined by statues voted on by federal executives 
A)  determined by statues passed by federal and state legislatures 
B)  determined by statues passed by federal and state courts 
C)  determined by statues passed by federal and state judges 
D)  determined by statues passed by state executives 
E)  determined by statues voted on by federal executives

Question 7

For a criminal conviction, it must be shown that the accused was found to have:

Accepted Answer

A)  actus rea 
B)  res ipsa loquitor 
C)  mens rea 
D)  intentional negligence 
E)  demurrer 
A)  actus rea 
B)  res ipsa loquitor 
C)  mens rea 
D)  intentional negligence 
E)  demurrer

Question 8

White collar crime cases may occur under federal law or under state law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Evidence that is gathered improperly may be used at trial, but the judge and jury must be informed of the problems in obtaining the evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Criminal fraud can occur in private institutions and against the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In a criminal trial, to be found guilty, the standard is guilt:

Accepted Answer

A)  by a preponderance of the evidence 
B)  by a convincing majority of the evidence 
C)  beyond a reasonable doubt 
D)  upon the word of the court 
E)  none of the other choices 
A)  by a preponderance of the evidence 
B)  by a convincing majority of the evidence 
C)  beyond a reasonable doubt 
D)  upon the word of the court 
E)  none of the other choices

Question 12

If an employee steals money from an employer and has theft charges brought by the state, the employer must pay for the cost of prosecution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Elonis posted violent comments to go with images of his ex-wife on Facebook. He also threatened co-workers and children on the site. He was fired from his job and his ex-wife got a protective order against him. He was arrested and charged with transmitting a threat to injure another person. He appealed that his prosecution and conviction was not proper. The Supreme Court held that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the conviction was proper as a jury could find that his violent statements showed criminal intent. 
B)  the conviction was proper as the jury could find that his statements showed that he knew he intended to commit a criminal act. 
C)  the conviction was reversed because there was no immediate threat of harm to anyone, he was only making statements. 
D)  the conviction was reversed as the postings were protected speech under the First Amendment. 
E)  none of the other choices are correct. 
A)  the conviction was proper as a jury could find that his violent statements showed criminal intent. 
B)  the conviction was proper as the jury could find that his statements showed that he knew he intended to commit a criminal act. 
C)  the conviction was reversed because there was no immediate threat of harm to anyone, he was only making statements. 
D)  the conviction was reversed as the postings were protected speech under the First Amendment. 
E)  none of the other choices are correct.

Question 14

The Supreme Court has held that the Sentencing Guidelines:

Accepted Answer

A)  are unconstitutional 
B)  are advisory 
C)  must be followed closely in criminal cases 
D)  must be followed closely in cases of crimes by corporations 
E)  none of the other choices 
A)  are unconstitutional 
B)  are advisory 
C)  must be followed closely in criminal cases 
D)  must be followed closely in cases of crimes by corporations 
E)  none of the other choices

Question 15

When someone is in a position of trust with money and they take it for their use, it is:

Accepted Answer

A)  embezzlement 
B)  insider trading 
C)  racketeering 
D)  economic espionage 
E)  none of the other choices 
A)  embezzlement 
B)  insider trading 
C)  racketeering 
D)  economic espionage 
E)  none of the other choices

Question 16

The statute of limitations:

Accepted Answer

A)  varies with time 
B)  varies by district 
C)  varies by county 
D)  varies by state 
E)  none of the other specific choices are correct 
A)  varies with time 
B)  varies by district 
C)  varies by county 
D)  varies by state 
E)  none of the other specific choices are correct

Question 17

Misdemeanors are not considered to be crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If a person is arrested on suspicion of a crime, they are immediately taken to the grand jury for consideration for an indictment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

State governments may designate crimes only after the federal government has given permission to the states to make such laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Mens rea is:

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal intent 
B)  criminal guilt 
C)  final judgment 
D)  thoughtful crime 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  criminal intent 
B)  criminal guilt 
C)  final judgment 
D)  thoughtful crime 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Exam 5: Criminal Law and Business

To combat money laundering the Treasury Department has a widely-used program called "Track the Cash" that all financial institutions must follow.

RICO can be used for criminal and civil prosecutions.

A violent crime is:

In felony cases, it is not uncommon for the charges to be settled with a plea bargain rather than go to trial.

If one appears before a judge when accused of a crime and enters a plea in response to the charges, the choice of pleas made does not include:

Crimes and punishments are:

For a criminal conviction, it must be shown that the accused was found to have:

White collar crime cases may occur under federal law or under state law.

Evidence that is gathered improperly may be used at trial, but the judge and jury must be informed of the problems in obtaining the evidence.

Criminal fraud can occur in private institutions and against the government.

In a criminal trial, to be found guilty, the standard is guilt:

If an employee steals money from an employer and has theft charges brought by the state, the employer must pay for the cost of prosecution.

The Supreme Court has held that the Sentencing Guidelines:

When someone is in a position of trust with money and they take it for their use, it is:

The statute of limitations:

Misdemeanors are not considered to be crimes.

If a person is arrested on suspicion of a crime, they are immediately taken to the grand jury for consideration for an indictment.

State governments may designate crimes only after the federal government has given permission to the states to make such laws.

Mens rea is:

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