Question 1

What are accessories before a crime and accessories after the fact?

Accepted Answer

A person may be an accessory before the crime is committed.If the person is accused of being involved after the crime is committed,the charge is as an accessory after the fact.A person who assists a perpetrator of a crime in eluding the police would be such an accessory.Accessories before the crime assist in preparation for the crime,and they may be punished the same as the person who committed the crime.Accessories after the fact are usually subject to specific penalties for their actions as determined by the laws of the various states.

Question 2

Once a grand jury is convened,not more than ten members must be present to hear evidence and vote on cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Mere silence can invoke Miranda protections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Explain the term larceny.

Accepted Answer

Larceny is the unlawful taking of person

Question 5

Rico has been trying hard to get a certain building contract for his company.He talks to the government official who is managing the building contract allotment.Rico promises the official a 'treat' if he directs the contract to Rico's company.Rico can be found guilty of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  aiding and abetting 
B)  money laundering 
C)  bribery 
D)  embezzlement 
E)  larceny 
A)  aiding and abetting 
B)  money laundering 
C)  bribery 
D)  embezzlement 
E)  larceny

Question 6

What must the evidence show to prove a conspiracy?

Accepted Answer

To prove conspiracy,the evidence must sh

Question 7

If a person acts under the direction of someone accused of criminal activities,this person might be guilty of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  conspiracy to commit a crime 
B)  endangerment to others involved 
C)  embezzlement of company funds 
D)  aiding and abetting others 
E)  being an accessory before the crime 
A)  conspiracy to commit a crime 
B)  endangerment to others involved 
C)  embezzlement of company funds 
D)  aiding and abetting others 
E)  being an accessory before the crime

Question 8

The essence of a conspiracy offense is the making of the agreement itself without the commission of any overt act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

______ is defined as "any act or threat involving" specified state law crimes,any "act" indictable under various specified federal statutes,and certain federal "offenses."

Accepted Answer

A)  Fraudulent misrepresentation 
B)  Racketeering 
C)  Money laundering 
D)  Embezzlement 
E)  Larceny 
A)  Fraudulent misrepresentation 
B)  Racketeering 
C)  Money laundering 
D)  Embezzlement 
E)  Larceny

Question 10

The Bill of Rights was passed because of the concern that too much power was given to a central government by the Constitution at the expense of the individual citizen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about the right of a police officer to search a person,automobile,or premises?

Accepted Answer

A)  Officers carrying out a search are usually excused from providing evidence of a crime to court to obtain search warrants. 
B)  Officers making an arrest need a search warrant to search the immediate area around that person for weapons. 
C)  The right to search for evidence is extended to the premises of persons who are innocent of criminal conduct. 
D)  Building inspectors have the right to inspect for building code violations without a warrant even when the owner of the premises objects. 
E)  A warrantless inspection of commercial premises is unconstitutional and violates the Fourth Amendment. 
A)  Officers carrying out a search are usually excused from providing evidence of a crime to court to obtain search warrants. 
B)  Officers making an arrest need a search warrant to search the immediate area around that person for weapons. 
C)  The right to search for evidence is extended to the premises of persons who are innocent of criminal conduct. 
D)  Building inspectors have the right to inspect for building code violations without a warrant even when the owner of the premises objects. 
E)  A warrantless inspection of commercial premises is unconstitutional and violates the Fourth Amendment.

Question 12

A person cannot be charged with conspiracy if the individual becomes involved after the conspiracy is stopped and the criminal conduct does not occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following terms refers to the determination by a majority of the grand jury that a crime has been committed and that the evidence is sufficient to warrant the accused's standing trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  probable cause 
B)  nolo contendere 
C)  presumption of innocence 
D)  self-incrimination 
E)  presumption of guilt 
A)  probable cause 
B)  nolo contendere 
C)  presumption of innocence 
D)  self-incrimination 
E)  presumption of guilt

Question 14

Any person,including the debtor,in possession of property belonging to the estate of a debtor in bankruptcy is guilty of a ______ if he or she conceals the property from the person charged with control of the property in the bankruptcy proceeding.

Accepted Answer

A)  misdemeanor 
B)  misappropriation 
C)  felony 
D)  conspiracy 
E)  kickback 
A)  misdemeanor 
B)  misappropriation 
C)  felony 
D)  conspiracy 
E)  kickback

Question 15

What is bribery?

Accepted Answer

Bribery,or the offering,receiving,or sol

Question 16

Thelma and Louise are out bar hopping on a Friday night.Thelma is driving to the next bar when Louise asks her to stop at a convenience store so she can "make a withdrawal." Thelma thinks that Louise is using an ATM when Louise pulls out a gun from her purse and holds up the store.Louise walks out of the store without firing any shots.The police arrest both at their next bar stop.Louise is guilty of

Accepted Answer

A)  aiding and abetting. 
B)  robbery. 
C)  conspiracy. 
D)  fraud. 
E)  burglary. 
A)  aiding and abetting. 
B)  robbery. 
C)  conspiracy. 
D)  fraud. 
E)  burglary.

Question 17

Oliver steals a wallet and makes use of the identification cards in the wallet to impersonate his victim.He then makes purchases using the credit cards.Analyze the crimes that Oliver can be accused of.

Accepted Answer

Oliver can be guilty of stealing the wal

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of a grand jury?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires the presence of at least 21 persons to hear evidence and vote on cases. 
B)  It normally consists of 12 citizens who live within the jurisdiction of the court. 
C)  It usually attempts to determine if the accused is guilty of a crime. 
D)  It is not authorized to subpoena business records. 
E)  It uses probable cause as the standard to obtain an indictment. 
A)  It requires the presence of at least 21 persons to hear evidence and vote on cases. 
B)  It normally consists of 12 citizens who live within the jurisdiction of the court. 
C)  It usually attempts to determine if the accused is guilty of a crime. 
D)  It is not authorized to subpoena business records. 
E)  It uses probable cause as the standard to obtain an indictment.

Question 19

A person in a private civil action found to have violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)is liable for treble,or triple,damages as well as for costs and attorneys' fees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In a criminal trial,when a defendant is found not guilty,the prosecutor is required to request a second trial from the judge (or jury).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Criminal Law and Business

What are accessories before a crime and accessories after the fact?

Once a grand jury is convened,not more than ten members must be present to hear evidence and vote on cases.

Mere silence can invoke Miranda protections.

Explain the term larceny.

Rico has been trying hard to get a certain building contract for his company.He talks to the government official who is managing the building contract allotment.Rico promises the official a 'treat' if he directs the contract to Rico's company.Rico can be found guilty of ______.

What must the evidence show to prove a conspiracy?

If a person acts under the direction of someone accused of criminal activities,this person might be guilty of ______.

The essence of a conspiracy offense is the making of the agreement itself without the commission of any overt act.

______ is defined as "any act or threat involving" specified state law crimes,any "act" indictable under various specified federal statutes,and certain federal "offenses."

The Bill of Rights was passed because of the concern that too much power was given to a central government by the Constitution at the expense of the individual citizen.

Which of the following statements is true about the right of a police officer to search a person,automobile,or premises?

A person cannot be charged with conspiracy if the individual becomes involved after the conspiracy is stopped and the criminal conduct does not occur.

Which of the following terms refers to the determination by a majority of the grand jury that a crime has been committed and that the evidence is sufficient to warrant the accused's standing trial?

Any person,including the debtor,in possession of property belonging to the estate of a debtor in bankruptcy is guilty of a ______ if he or she conceals the property from the person charged with control of the property in the bankruptcy proceeding.

What is bribery?

Oliver steals a wallet and makes use of the identification cards in the wallet to impersonate his victim.He then makes purchases using the credit cards.Analyze the crimes that Oliver can be accused of.

Which of the following statements is true of a grand jury?

A person in a private civil action found to have violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)is liable for treble,or triple,damages as well as for costs and attorneys' fees.

In a criminal trial,when a defendant is found not guilty,the prosecutor is required to request a second trial from the judge (or jury).

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