Question 1

The RICO statute is used almost exclusively against organized crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The 1966 Supreme Court opinion relating to the Miranda rights holds that:

Accepted Answer

A)  persons accused of a crime must be informed of their right to remain silent 
B)  persons accused of a crime must be informed of their right to be represented by counsel 
C)  persons accused of a crime must be informed that statements they make can be used as evidence against them 
D)  all of the other specific choices are correct 
E)  none of the other specific choices are correct 
A)  persons accused of a crime must be informed of their right to remain silent 
B)  persons accused of a crime must be informed of their right to be represented by counsel 
C)  persons accused of a crime must be informed that statements they make can be used as evidence against them 
D)  all of the other specific choices are correct 
E)  none of the other specific choices are correct

Question 3

If a business receives money that it believes to be "suspicious" it must report the transaction to the relevant government authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

It is believed that almost all crimes against persons are reported to the police.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Criminal codes:

Accepted Answer

A)  define the scope of defenses that may be used in court 
B)  define the scope of offenses against defendants 
C)  define the scope of defenses against the public 
D)  define the scope of offenses minors can commit 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  define the scope of defenses that may be used in court 
B)  define the scope of offenses against defendants 
C)  define the scope of defenses against the public 
D)  define the scope of offenses minors can commit 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 6

Crimes and punishments are:

Accepted Answer

A)  determined by statues voted on by federal executives 
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)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  determined by statues voted on by federal executives 
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)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 7

Bribery is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the offer or taking of money, goods or other things of value to influence official actions 
B)  illegal pressure on debtors 
C)  economic espionage 
D)  legal in some states 
E)  all of the other choices are correct 
A)  the offer or taking of money, goods or other things of value to influence official actions 
B)  illegal pressure on debtors 
C)  economic espionage 
D)  legal in some states 
E)  all of the other choices are correct

Question 8

Warrants are needed to search for evidence, not to arrest suspects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Defenses of insanity and intoxication in criminal cases:

Accepted Answer

A)  apply to about ten percent of cases 
B)  apply to about twenty percent of cases 
C)  are not allowed in Class A felony cases 
D)  are not allowed in misdemeanor cases 
E)  none of the other choices 
A)  apply to about ten percent of cases 
B)  apply to about twenty percent of cases 
C)  are not allowed in Class A felony cases 
D)  are not allowed in misdemeanor cases 
E)  none of the other choices

Question 10

Self-defense can be used as a legal excuse in a criminal case for why harm was inflicted on another person

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Prosecution for the crime of money laundering is uncommon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A serious crime is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  felony 
B)  misdemeanor 
C)  stare decisis 
D)  tort 
E)  bankruptcy 
A)  felony 
B)  misdemeanor 
C)  stare decisis 
D)  tort 
E)  bankruptcy

Question 13

Mens rea is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Illegal drug possession is an example of what is often called:

Accepted Answer

A)  legal activity 
B)  a violent crime 
C)  a victimless crime 
D)  a minor misdemeanor 
E)  a civil code violation 
A)  legal activity 
B)  a violent crime 
C)  a victimless crime 
D)  a minor misdemeanor 
E)  a civil code violation

Question 15

Criminal codes:

Accepted Answer

A)  define the scope of offenses against the public 
B)  define the scope of offenses against defendants 
C)  define the scope of defenses against the public 
D)  define the scope of offenses minors can commit 
E)  define the scope of defenses that may be used in court 
A)  define the scope of offenses against the public 
B)  define the scope of offenses against defendants 
C)  define the scope of defenses against the public 
D)  define the scope of offenses minors can commit 
E)  define the scope of defenses that may be used in court

Question 16

Under the exclusionary rule:

Accepted Answer

A)  improperly gathered evidence must be gathered again with proper techniques 
B)  properly gathered evidence is categorized by type 
C)  improperly gathered evidence is permitted if it is crucial to the case 
D)  improperly gathered evidence is permitted only under special circumstances 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  improperly gathered evidence must be gathered again with proper techniques 
B)  properly gathered evidence is categorized by type 
C)  improperly gathered evidence is permitted if it is crucial to the case 
D)  improperly gathered evidence is permitted only under special circumstances 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 17

If a crime is not prosecuted within the time set by the ____, then the state loses the right to bring suit:

Accepted Answer

A)  statute of limitations 
B)  statute of limited time 
C)  statute of dissipation 
D)  statute of prosecution 
E)  none of the other specific choices is correct 
A)  statute of limitations 
B)  statute of limited time 
C)  statute of dissipation 
D)  statute of prosecution 
E)  none of the other specific choices is correct

Question 18

Sending materials containing false information through the post office can lead to a conviction of:

Accepted Answer

A)  embezzlement 
B)  money laundering 
C)  mail fraud 
D)  insider trading 
E)  false representation 
A)  embezzlement 
B)  money laundering 
C)  mail fraud 
D)  insider trading 
E)  false representation

Question 19

You are arrested by the police, who suspect you of armed robbery:

Accepted Answer

A)  the police decide if you will be charged with a crime 
B)  the attorney general will decide if you will be charged with a crime 
C)  a judge will decide if you will be charged with a crime 
D)  the police review board decide if you will be charged with a crime 
E)  none of the other choices 
A)  the police decide if you will be charged with a crime 
B)  the attorney general will decide if you will be charged with a crime 
C)  a judge will decide if you will be charged with a crime 
D)  the police review board decide if you will be charged with a crime 
E)  none of the other choices

Question 20

When a suspect is brought before a judge for an initial appearance, the judge may order the suspect released.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Criminal Law and Business

The RICO statute is used almost exclusively against organized crime.

The 1966 Supreme Court opinion relating to the Miranda rights holds that:

If a business receives money that it believes to be "suspicious" it must report the transaction to the relevant government authority.

It is believed that almost all crimes against persons are reported to the police.

Criminal codes:

Crimes and punishments are:

Bribery is:

Warrants are needed to search for evidence, not to arrest suspects.

Defenses of insanity and intoxication in criminal cases:

Self-defense can be used as a legal excuse in a criminal case for why harm was inflicted on another person

Prosecution for the crime of money laundering is uncommon.

A serious crime is a:

Mens rea is:

Illegal drug possession is an example of what is often called:

Criminal codes:

Under the exclusionary rule:

If a crime is not prosecuted within the time set by the ____, then the state loses the right to bring suit:

Sending materials containing false information through the post office can lead to a conviction of:

You are arrested by the police, who suspect you of armed robbery:

When a suspect is brought before a judge for an initial appearance, the judge may order the suspect released.

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