Exam 8: Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

According to the ________,evidence obtained from an unreasonable search and seizure can generally be prohibited from introduction at a trial or an administrative proceeding against the person searched.

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

The attorney-client privilege can only be raised by the defendant.

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

The fraudulent making or alteration of a written document that affects the legal liability of another person is called ________.

A crime is the violation of a statute for which the government imposes a punishment.

Who is the plaintiff in a criminal lawsuit?

Which of the following rights was provided under the Sixth Amendment?

Tim Talon has been found by a court of law to be guilty of reckless driving and killing a pedestrian as a consequence.His defense was that he was driving under the influence of alcohol and lost control of his automobile.He was subsequently punished for his crime.How would the court classify Tim Talon's case for intent?

Warrantless searches are permitted where it is likely that evidence will be destroyed.

The Sixth Amendment guarantees that a criminal defendant has the right to a public jury trial.

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

In a criminal conspiracy,the commission of the act is not necessary.

Corporations and businesses can seek protection under privilege against self-incrimination.

Theft committed by an unauthorized entry through an unlocked door would be considered burglary.

Discuss receiving stolen property as a crime.

________ are the most serious of crimes and are considered inherently evil.

Richard Bell,an organized crime boss and casino owner,has made a lot of money with his illegal drug operations and illegal gambling.He stashes away most of this drug money in personal lockers.In order to make it look like he earned it legitimately,Richard hired crooks to take the drug 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.The crooks are then paid a small amount for their services.What crime is Richard committing in converting his drug money to alleged legal money?

A confession of a person who has not been read the Miranda rights is not admissible in court.

If the accused cannot afford a private defense lawyer,the government will provide one free of charge.