Question 1

Which of the following is true of a good expert witness in a deposition?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not defensive in their posture. 
B)  They do not need to be accompanied by a lawyer 
C)  They should be open and offer as much information as possible. After all, they are the expert 
D)  They should pause after each question and listen carefully 
E)  B and D 
A)  They are not defensive in their posture. 
B)  They do not need to be accompanied by a lawyer 
C)  They should be open and offer as much information as possible. After all, they are the expert 
D)  They should pause after each question and listen carefully 
E)  B and D

Question 2

Which is not an advantage of a civil trial over a criminal trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jury may have as few as 6 members 
B)  Unanimous verdict not required 
C)  Conviction based on "preponderance of evidence" 
D)  Civil charges carry stricter penalties 
A)  Jury may have as few as 6 members 
B)  Unanimous verdict not required 
C)  Conviction based on "preponderance of evidence" 
D)  Civil charges carry stricter penalties

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides remedies for violations of private rights 
B)  It deals with rights and duties between individuals 
C)  It begins when one party files a claim for restitution from another 
D)  Court proceedings are heard by a grand jury 
E)  All of the above are true concerning civil law 
A)  It provides remedies for violations of private rights 
B)  It deals with rights and duties between individuals 
C)  It begins when one party files a claim for restitution from another 
D)  Court proceedings are heard by a grand jury 
E)  All of the above are true concerning civil law

Question 4

Which type of trial uses pre-trial depositions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal 
B)  Civil 
A)  Criminal 
B)  Civil

Question 5

Which of the following is a written order in the name of the court that requires a witness to submit to give testimony at trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  A deposition 
B)  A subpoena 
C)  A production request 
D)  None of the above 
A)  A deposition 
B)  A subpoena 
C)  A production request 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

As an expert witness, you should guard your answers most carefully when

Accepted Answer

A)  You are being deposed 
B)  During interrogatories 
C)  During trial 
D)  During cross-examination 
A)  You are being deposed 
B)  During interrogatories 
C)  During trial 
D)  During cross-examination

Question 7

Which amendment precludes a person from being tried twice for the same crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  1st Amendment 
B)  4th Amendment 
C)  5th Amendment 
D)  19th Amendment 
A)  1st Amendment 
B)  4th Amendment 
C)  5th Amendment 
D)  19th Amendment

Question 8

Which of the following is true of criminal fraud trials?

Accepted Answer

A)  When convicted usually serve jail sentences or pay fines 
B)  Law that provides remedies for violations of private rights 
C)  Heard by judges instead of juries. 
D)  Must only prove their case through a "preponderance of the evidence." 
A)  When convicted usually serve jail sentences or pay fines 
B)  Law that provides remedies for violations of private rights 
C)  Heard by judges instead of juries. 
D)  Must only prove their case through a "preponderance of the evidence."

Question 9

Under which body of law must juries rule unanimously on guilt for the perpetrator to be convicted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Law 
B)  Martial Law 
C)  Murphy's Law 
D)  Criminal Law 
E)  Case Law 
A)  Civil Law 
B)  Martial Law 
C)  Murphy's Law 
D)  Criminal Law 
E)  Case Law

Question 10

A grand jury:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is allowed to hear evidence not admissible in court 
B)  Can issue and enforce a subpoena 
C)  Consists of 16 to 23 citizens 
D)  Two of the above 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Is allowed to hear evidence not admissible in court 
B)  Can issue and enforce a subpoena 
C)  Consists of 16 to 23 citizens 
D)  Two of the above 
E)  All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following motions are frequently made during the pretrial phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  A motion to dismiss charges as a matter of law 
B)  A motion to suppress certain evidence because it was illegally obtained 
C)  A motion to dismiss charges as a matter of principle 
D)  Both C and A 
E)  Both A and B 
A)  A motion to dismiss charges as a matter of law 
B)  A motion to suppress certain evidence because it was illegally obtained 
C)  A motion to dismiss charges as a matter of principle 
D)  Both C and A 
E)  Both A and B

Question 12

Expert witnesses testify about all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Nature of the fraud 
B)  Damages suffered due to the fraud 
C)  Negligence of the victim in allowing the fraud to happen 
D)  Standards that were violated 
E)  An expert witness can testify about all of the following 
A)  Nature of the fraud 
B)  Damages suffered due to the fraud 
C)  Negligence of the victim in allowing the fraud to happen 
D)  Standards that were violated 
E)  An expert witness can testify about all of the following

Question 13

Considering the difference between Criminal and Civil law, which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal law deals with offenses against society as a whole, whereas civil law deals with rights and duties between individuals 
B)  Plaintiffs in criminal cases must only prove their case by the "preponderance of evidence." 
C)  In civil trials, the jury's decision need not be unanimous. 
D)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  Criminal law deals with offenses against society as a whole, whereas civil law deals with rights and duties between individuals 
B)  Plaintiffs in criminal cases must only prove their case by the "preponderance of evidence." 
C)  In civil trials, the jury's decision need not be unanimous. 
D)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 14

All of the following characteristics exist in a criminal case except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Guilt must be established "beyond a reasonable doubt" 
B)  Any items can be seized "at will" from the defendant and used against him or her 
C)  Defendants have the right to "plead the fifth" 
D)  A jury's decision must be unanimous 
A)  Guilt must be established "beyond a reasonable doubt" 
B)  Any items can be seized "at will" from the defendant and used against him or her 
C)  Defendants have the right to "plead the fifth" 
D)  A jury's decision must be unanimous

Question 15

The following are all stages in civil litigation except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Trial and appeal. 
B)  Discovery. 
C)  Investigation and pleadings. 
D)  All are stages in civil litigation. 
A)  Trial and appeal. 
B)  Discovery. 
C)  Investigation and pleadings. 
D)  All are stages in civil litigation.

Question 16

Identify which answer describes an effective expert witness in a fraud trial.

Accepted Answer

A)  Remember that you are an advocate and should support your client's position. 
B)  If opposing council attempts to bully you during cross examination, it is OK to become hostile. Jurors respect you if you stand your ground. 
C)  Jurors will understand your answer better if you volunteer information and editorialize your answer. 
D)  Take whatever time is necessary to review exhibits before responding to questions about those exhibits. 
A)  Remember that you are an advocate and should support your client's position. 
B)  If opposing council attempts to bully you during cross examination, it is OK to become hostile. Jurors respect you if you stand your ground. 
C)  Jurors will understand your answer better if you volunteer information and editorialize your answer. 
D)  Take whatever time is necessary to review exhibits before responding to questions about those exhibits.

Question 17

When would a not guilty plea be given for a criminal proceeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  During the preliminary hearing 
B)  During the pretrial motions 
C)  At arraignment 
D)  During the trial 
E)  None of the above 
A)  During the preliminary hearing 
B)  During the pretrial motions 
C)  At arraignment 
D)  During the trial 
E)  None of the above

Question 18

The process of qualifying an "expert witness" to testify is known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bon appetite 
B)  Voir dire 
C)  Caveat emptor 
D)  A strenuous process 
A)  Bon appetite 
B)  Voir dire 
C)  Caveat emptor 
D)  A strenuous process

Question 19

If you were being (unjustly) prosecuted for fraud, which prosecution offers the best possibility of being exonerated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being charged civilly 
B)  Being charged criminally 
C)  Being charged criminally and civilly 
D)  Settling out of court 
A)  Being charged civilly 
B)  Being charged criminally 
C)  Being charged criminally and civilly 
D)  Settling out of court

Question 20

Depositions are part of the _________ in the litigation process.

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following is true of a good expert witness in a deposition?

Which is not an advantage of a civil trial over a criminal trial?

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

Which type of trial uses pre-trial depositions?

Which of the following is a written order in the name of the court that requires a witness to submit to give testimony at trial?

As an expert witness, you should guard your answers most carefully when

Which amendment precludes a person from being tried twice for the same crime?

Which of the following is true of criminal fraud trials?

Under which body of law must juries rule unanimously on guilt for the perpetrator to be convicted?

A grand jury:

Which of the following motions are frequently made during the pretrial phase?

Expert witnesses testify about all of the following except:

Considering the difference between Criminal and Civil law, which of the following statements is not true?

All of the following characteristics exist in a criminal case except:

The following are all stages in civil litigation except:

Identify which answer describes an effective expert witness in a fraud trial.

When would a not guilty plea be given for a criminal proceeding?

The process of qualifying an "expert witness" to testify is known as ____________.

If you were being (unjustly) prosecuted for fraud, which prosecution offers the best possibility of being exonerated?

Depositions are part of the _________ in the litigation process.

The Nature of Fraud

Why People Commit Fraud

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

Fraud in E-Commerce

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Exam 18: Legal Follow-Up

Which of the following is true of a good expert witness in a deposition?

Which is not an advantage of a civil trial over a criminal trial?

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

Which type of trial uses pre-trial depositions?

Which of the following is a written order in the name of the court that requires a witness to submit to give testimony at trial?

As an expert witness, you should guard your answers most carefully when

Which amendment precludes a person from being tried twice for the same crime?

Which of the following is true of criminal fraud trials?

Under which body of law must juries rule unanimously on guilt for the perpetrator to be convicted?

A grand jury:

Which of the following motions are frequently made during the pretrial phase?

Expert witnesses testify about all of the following except:

Considering the difference between Criminal and Civil law, which of the following statements is not true?

All of the following characteristics exist in a criminal case except:

The following are all stages in civil litigation except:

Identify which answer describes an effective expert witness in a fraud trial.

When would a not guilty plea be given for a criminal proceeding?

The process of qualifying an "expert witness" to testify is known as ____________.

If you were being (unjustly) prosecuted for fraud, which prosecution offers the best possibility of being exonerated?

Depositions are part of the _________ in the litigation process.

The Nature of Fraud

Why People Commit Fraud

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

Fraud in E-Commerce

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