Exam 9: Criminal Law and Cyber Crimes

A federal judge must adhere strictly to federal sentencing guidelines.

Danny sets fire to his house. At common law, the crime of arson could be committed only if a person burned down

In relation to Edie's solicitation of investors in a nonexistent business, she is charged with "mail fraud." This requires, among other things,

Sandy, a businessperson, is convicted of RICO offenses. Sandy's penal?ties may include

Counterfeiting constitutes forgery.

Corporate officers can be liable only for crimes from which they personally benefit.

The recipient of stolen goods who does not know the identity of the owner or the thief has a defense to criminal liability.

Making "dirty" money appear to be the "profit" of a legiti?mate business is money laundering.

A crime is a wrong committed against society as a whole.

Mona offers Ned, a building inspector, money to overlook the violations in her new warehouse. Ned accepts the money and overlooks the viola?tions. Mona is charged with the crime of bribery. The crime occurred when

Crimes can be committed against property or persons.

Jim is indicted. Before he is arrested, he confesses to the crime in a conversation with Kelly, the arresting officer. Kelly then arrests Jim and advises him of the right to counsel. Jim waives the right and repeats his confession. Later, Jim claims that his initial statement should be excluded as evidence from his trial. Under the ruling in Case 9.2, Fellers v. United States, the statement will most likely be

Ira signs Jill's name, without her authorization, to the back of a check made out to her. This is

A crime of bribery can be committed even if the recipient does not do what the person offering the bribe asks.

A crime can be committed only against persons.

Corporations, unlike persons, cannot be liable for crimes.

Val, the owner of Wild Wheels, a bicycle store, trusts Xavier to manage the store's daily cash flow. One night, without Val's knowledge or consent, Xavier takes and keeps $500 from the receipts. This is most likely

Hank is seventeen years old and is charged with a felony. In most states, Hank will be treated as

Rock pushes Sylvia to the ground, grabbing her purse as she falls. The use of force or fear is required for this act to constitute

Ollie, an employee of Payroll Management Corporation, is arrested at work. A grand jury issues a formal charge against Ollie for larceny. This charge is