Question 1

What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing in the criminal litigation process?

Accepted Answer

A) To file motions to have the earlier verdict set aside. 
B) To have a fraud investigator or another expert witness provide testimony in a trial. 
C) To determine whether "probable cause" exists to charge the defendant with a crime. 
D) To negotiate a settlement. 
A) To file motions to have the earlier verdict set aside. 
B) To have a fraud investigator or another expert witness provide testimony in a trial. 
C) To determine whether "probable cause" exists to charge the defendant with a crime. 
D) To negotiate a settlement. C

Question 2

What is the meaning of a nolo contendere plea by a defendant?

Accepted Answer

A) The defendant can choose to have his or her case tried in either a state lower court or a state higher court. 
B) The defendant asserts that he/she is justified in the crime for which he/she is being tried. 
C) The defendant does not contest the charges, but does not admit guilt. 
D) The defendant may file a motion for summary judgment before a case even goes to trial. 
A) The defendant can choose to have his or her case tried in either a state lower court or a state higher court. 
B) The defendant asserts that he/she is justified in the crime for which he/she is being tried. 
C) The defendant does not contest the charges, but does not admit guilt. 
D) The defendant may file a motion for summary judgment before a case even goes to trial. C

Question 3

Which of the following observations is true concerning discovery?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the last stage of the civil litigation process. 
B) It is one of the stages in a civil litigation but not in a criminal litigation. 
C) It is often the most challenging part of civil litigation because discovery can be?time-consuming and expensive. 
D) It is a series of written questions that specifically identify information needed from the?opposing party. 
A) It is the last stage of the civil litigation process. 
B) It is one of the stages in a civil litigation but not in a criminal litigation. 
C) It is often the most challenging part of civil litigation because discovery can be?time-consuming and expensive. 
D) It is a series of written questions that specifically identify information needed from the?opposing party. C

Question 4

Fraud cases that involve federal laws or statutes are tried in which of the following courts?

Accepted Answer

A) Criminal courts. 
B) U.S.claims courts. 
C) U.S.bankruptcy courts. 
D) U.S.district courts. 
A) Criminal courts. 
B) U.S.claims courts. 
C) U.S.bankruptcy courts. 
D) U.S.district courts.

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding civil lawsuits against perpetrators of fraud?

Accepted Answer

A) Jury must consist of 12 members. 
B) The jury's verdict must be unanimous. 
C) The perpetrator must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D) The purpose of the lawsuit is for the defrauded party to gain financial restitution. 
A) Jury must consist of 12 members. 
B) The jury's verdict must be unanimous. 
C) The perpetrator must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D) The purpose of the lawsuit is for the defrauded party to gain financial restitution.

Question 6

Which is final court of appeal in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) U.S.Court of Appeals 
B) U.S.Supreme Court 
C) U.S.District Courts 
D) U.S.Claims Courts 
A) U.S.Court of Appeals 
B) U.S.Supreme Court 
C) U.S.District Courts 
D) U.S.Claims Courts

Question 7

Which of the following is the term for testimony taken before the trial begins?

Accepted Answer

A) subpoena 
B) motion 
C) deposition 
D) settlement 
A) subpoena 
B) motion 
C) deposition 
D) settlement

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the common stages of a civil case?

Accepted Answer

A) Investigation and pleadings 
B) Discovery 
C) Grand Jury 
D) Motion practice and negotiation 
A) Investigation and pleadings 
B) Discovery 
C) Grand Jury 
D) Motion practice and negotiation

Question 9

Which of the following is a written order in the name of the court,requiring a witness to submit to a deposition,give testimony at trial,or report to an administrative body?

Accepted Answer

A) Deposition 
B) Subpoena 
C) Production request 
D) Discovery 
A) Deposition 
B) Subpoena 
C) Production request 
D) Discovery

Question 10

What is a "probable cause?"

Accepted Answer

A) The level of evidence usually required by a jury to arrive at a unanimous verdict in a criminal case. 
B) Series of written questions that specifically identify information needed from the opposing party. 
C) A written order in the name of the court, requiring a witness to submit to a deposition,?give testimony at trial, or report to an administrative body. 
D) The level of evidence required for a reasonable person to believe that a crime has been committed and the accused committed it. 
A) The level of evidence usually required by a jury to arrive at a unanimous verdict in a criminal case. 
B) Series of written questions that specifically identify information needed from the opposing party. 
C) A written order in the name of the court, requiring a witness to submit to a deposition,?give testimony at trial, or report to an administrative body. 
D) The level of evidence required for a reasonable person to believe that a crime has been committed and the accused committed it.

Question 11

Which of the following is true about a motion?

Accepted Answer

A) After the jury has returned a verdict, the defendant cannot file motions to have the verdict set aside. 
B) The motion is usually an objection to the plaintiff's complaint that points out defects of the case and asks for a specific remedy. 
C) A defendant may file a motion for summary judgment only after a case goes to trial. 
D) The motion explains the alleged violation of the law and the monetary expenses or damages sought in the case. 
A) After the jury has returned a verdict, the defendant cannot file motions to have the verdict set aside. 
B) The motion is usually an objection to the plaintiff's complaint that points out defects of the case and asks for a specific remedy. 
C) A defendant may file a motion for summary judgment only after a case goes to trial. 
D) The motion explains the alleged violation of the law and the monetary expenses or damages sought in the case.

Question 12

All of the following are true with regards to civil law EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) to be successful, the plaintiff in a civil case must prove his or her case only by the "preponderance of the evidence." 
B) litigating a civil fraud case usually begins when a client in a case of alleged fraud approaches an attorney. 
C) it begins when one party files a claim for restitution from another, usually for the purpose of gaining financial restitution. 
D) before a perpetrator is convicted civilly, he or she must be proven guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt." 
A) to be successful, the plaintiff in a civil case must prove his or her case only by the "preponderance of the evidence." 
B) litigating a civil fraud case usually begins when a client in a case of alleged fraud approaches an attorney. 
C) it begins when one party files a claim for restitution from another, usually for the purpose of gaining financial restitution. 
D) before a perpetrator is convicted civilly, he or she must be proven guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt."

Question 13

In the discovery stage of a civil litigation,attorneys obtain information about the other side's case through all of the following means EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) motion practice. 
B) subpoenas. 
C) depositions. 
D) requests for admission. 
A) motion practice. 
B) subpoenas. 
C) depositions. 
D) requests for admission.

Question 14

The filing of motions for documents,filing of interrogatories,filing of requests for admissions,and obtaining subpoenas are all part of which phase of the civil litigation process?

Accepted Answer

A) Investigation and pleadings 
B) Discovery 
C) Motion practice and negotiation 
D) Trial and appeal 
A) Investigation and pleadings 
B) Discovery 
C) Motion practice and negotiation 
D) Trial and appeal

Question 15

What is the term for the motion when counsel requests the court to rule that all or a part of the claim should be dismissed because no genuine issue of a material fact is present?

Accepted Answer

A) motion for summary judgment 
B) motion for settlement 
C) motion for trial and appeal 
D) motion for evidence suppression 
A) motion for summary judgment 
B) motion for settlement 
C) motion for trial and appeal 
D) motion for evidence suppression

Question 16

What most weakens an expert's credibility?

Accepted Answer

A) Bringing notes, work papers, or other material to the witness stand. 
B) Appearing pompous or aggressive. 
C) Being unprepared or not being familiar with the facts of the case. 
D) Boring the jury with long, overly detailed answers. 
A) Bringing notes, work papers, or other material to the witness stand. 
B) Appearing pompous or aggressive. 
C) Being unprepared or not being familiar with the facts of the case. 
D) Boring the jury with long, overly detailed answers.

Question 17

Which of the following are part of the organization of federal courts?

Accepted Answer

A) Probate courts 
B) Bankruptcy courts 
C) Criminal courts 
D) Traffic courts 
A) Probate courts 
B) Bankruptcy courts 
C) Criminal courts 
D) Traffic courts

Question 18

In a civil trial,settlements may be negotiated:

Accepted Answer

A) only after the judge orders negotiation between parties. 
B) after a decision has been reached. 
C) only before a trial begins. 
D) at any time during the litigation. 
A) only after the judge orders negotiation between parties. 
B) after a decision has been reached. 
C) only before a trial begins. 
D) at any time during the litigation.

Question 19

At which stage in a criminal case are the charges against the defendant read and the defendant may plead guilty,not guilty,or nolo contendere?

Accepted Answer

A) Discovery 
B) Pretrial motions 
C) Arraignment 
D) Trial and appeal 
A) Discovery 
B) Pretrial motions 
C) Arraignment 
D) Trial and appeal

Question 20

Federal courts handle:

Accepted Answer

A) civil cases that are above some dollar amount, usually $10,000. 
B) nearly every type of case in the United States, including most fraud cases. 
C) cases relating to the U.S.Constitution or federal laws only. 
D) criminal cases that are below some dollar amount, usually $20,000. 
A) civil cases that are above some dollar amount, usually $10,000. 
B) nearly every type of case in the United States, including most fraud cases. 
C) cases relating to the U.S.Constitution or federal laws only. 
D) criminal cases that are below some dollar amount, usually $20,000.

What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing in the criminal litigation process?

What is the meaning of a nolo contendere plea by a defendant?

Which of the following observations is true concerning discovery?

Fraud cases that involve federal laws or statutes are tried in which of the following courts?

Which of the following is true regarding civil lawsuits against perpetrators of fraud?

Which is final court of appeal in the United States?

Which of the following is the term for testimony taken before the trial begins?

Which of the following is NOT one of the common stages of a civil case?

Which of the following is a written order in the name of the court,requiring a witness to submit to a deposition,give testimony at trial,or report to an administrative body?

What is a "probable cause?"

Which of the following is true about a motion?

All of the following are true with regards to civil law EXCEPT:

In the discovery stage of a civil litigation,attorneys obtain information about the other side's case through all of the following means EXCEPT:

The filing of motions for documents,filing of interrogatories,filing of requests for admissions,and obtaining subpoenas are all part of which phase of the civil litigation process?

What is the term for the motion when counsel requests the court to rule that all or a part of the claim should be dismissed because no genuine issue of a material fact is present?

What most weakens an expert's credibility?

Which of the following are part of the organization of federal courts?

In a civil trial,settlements may be negotiated:

At which stage in a criminal case are the charges against the defendant read and the defendant may plead guilty,not guilty,or nolo contendere?

Federal courts handle:

The Nature of Fraud

Who Commits Fraud and Why

Fighting Fraud: an Overview

Preventing Fraud

Recognizing the Symptoms of Fraud

Data-Driven Fraud Detection

Investigating Theft Acts

Investigating Concealment

Conversion Investigation Methods

Inquiry Methods and Fraud Reports

Financial Statement Fraud

Revenue- and Inventory-Related Financial Statement Frauds

Liability, asset, and Inadequate Disclosure Frauds

Fraud Against Organizations

Consumer Fraud

Bankruptcy, divorce, and Tax Fraud

E-Commerce Fraud

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Exam 18: Legal Follow-Up

What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing in the criminal litigation process?

What is the meaning of a nolo contendere plea by a defendant?

Which of the following observations is true concerning discovery?

Fraud cases that involve federal laws or statutes are tried in which of the following courts?

Which of the following is true regarding civil lawsuits against perpetrators of fraud?

Which is final court of appeal in the United States?

Which of the following is the term for testimony taken before the trial begins?

Which of the following is NOT one of the common stages of a civil case?

Which of the following is a written order in the name of the court,requiring a witness to submit to a deposition,give testimony at trial,or report to an administrative body?

What is a "probable cause?"

Which of the following is true about a motion?

All of the following are true with regards to civil law EXCEPT:

In the discovery stage of a civil litigation,attorneys obtain information about the other side's case through all of the following means EXCEPT:

The filing of motions for documents,filing of interrogatories,filing of requests for admissions,and obtaining subpoenas are all part of which phase of the civil litigation process?

What is the term for the motion when counsel requests the court to rule that all or a part of the claim should be dismissed because no genuine issue of a material fact is present?

What most weakens an expert's credibility?

Which of the following are part of the organization of federal courts?

In a civil trial,settlements may be negotiated:

At which stage in a criminal case are the charges against the defendant read and the defendant may plead guilty,not guilty,or nolo contendere?

Federal courts handle:

The Nature of Fraud

Who Commits Fraud and Why

Fighting Fraud: an Overview

Preventing Fraud

Recognizing the Symptoms of Fraud

Data-Driven Fraud Detection

Investigating Theft Acts

Investigating Concealment

Conversion Investigation Methods

Inquiry Methods and Fraud Reports

Financial Statement Fraud

Revenue- and Inventory-Related Financial Statement Frauds

Liability, asset, and Inadequate Disclosure Frauds

Fraud Against Organizations

Consumer Fraud

Bankruptcy, divorce, and Tax Fraud

E-Commerce Fraud

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