Question 1

Obtaining nontestimonial evidence like fingerprints and body fluids violates the privilege against self-incrimination provision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Crimes committed by businesspersons are referred to as blue-collar crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A suspect can assert his Fifth Amendment privilege even after he is given a grant of immunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In which of the following circumstances is a warrantless search permitted?

Accepted Answer

A)  if evidence is not in plain view 
B)  if evidence is likely to be destroyed 
C)  if the suspect has been previously convicted 
D)  if there is no probable cause 
A)  if evidence is not in plain view 
B)  if evidence is likely to be destroyed 
C)  if the suspect has been previously convicted 
D)  if there is no probable cause

Question 5

Monetary damages and equitable remedies are provided in a civil lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Extortion of public officials is called extortion under color of official right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If a criminal defendant is found not guilty at the conclusion of a jury trial, can the criminal defendant be retried? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth

Question 8

In the United States, what recourse does an accused person have in case he or she cannot afford a private defense lawyer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The government will provide an attorney to the accused free of charge. 
B)  The accused will have to spend his or her time in jail until he or she can obtain enough money to afford an attorney. 
C)  A public defender will be appointed to the accused by the government for a nominal fee. 
D)  He or she will have to defend himself or herself when the trial starts. 
A)  The government will provide an attorney to the accused free of charge. 
B)  The accused will have to spend his or her time in jail until he or she can obtain enough money to afford an attorney. 
C)  A public defender will be appointed to the accused by the government for a nominal fee. 
D)  He or she will have to defend himself or herself when the trial starts.

Question 9

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) applies only to organized crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A nolo contendere plea can be used as evidence of liability against the accused at a subsequent civil trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a criminal lawsuit, the government is represented by a lawyer called a defense attorney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If a defendant is found not guilty in a criminal case, the government can retry the case with a new jury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss mail fraud and wire fraud.

Accepted Answer

Federal law prohibits the use of mail or

Question 16

A collection of criminal statutes is referred to as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  constitution 
B)  bill 
C)  charter 
D)  penal code 
A)  constitution 
B)  bill 
C)  charter 
D)  penal code

Question 17

The Information Infrastructure Protection Act makes it a crime for anyone to access and acquire information intentionally from a protected computer without authorization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Gregory Aimes, who is being tried for murder, has appointed Linda Steve as the attorney for his defense. When being questioned about the case, Gregory confesses to Linda that he committed the murder. Linda cannot divulge this information to the proper authorities due to the attorney-client privilege wherein all information exchanged between the client and the attorney is confidential. Under which of the following conditions can Linda lawfully break away from her attorney-client privilege with Gregory?

Accepted Answer

A)  if Gregory asks that Linda be replaced as his attorney 
B)  if Linda voluntarily resigns as Gregory's attorney 
C)  if Gregory is acquitted of all charges in the case 
D)  if Gregory discloses a planned future murder to Linda 
A)  if Gregory asks that Linda be replaced as his attorney 
B)  if Linda voluntarily resigns as Gregory's attorney 
C)  if Gregory is acquitted of all charges in the case 
D)  if Gregory discloses a planned future murder to Linda

Question 19

Discuss identity theft as a cybercrime.

Accepted Answer

In identity theft - or ID theft - one pe

Question 20

Extortion of private persons is commonly referred to as blackmail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Obtaining nontestimonial evidence like fingerprints and body fluids violates the privilege against self-incrimination provision.

Crimes committed by businesspersons are referred to as blue-collar crimes.

A suspect can assert his Fifth Amendment privilege even after he is given a grant of immunity.

In which of the following circumstances is a warrantless search permitted?

Monetary damages and equitable remedies are provided in a civil lawsuit.

Extortion of public officials is called extortion under color of official right.

If a criminal defendant is found not guilty at the conclusion of a jury trial, can the criminal defendant be retried? Why or why not?

In the United States, what recourse does an accused person have in case he or she cannot afford a private defense lawyer?

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) applies only to organized crimes.

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

A nolo contendere plea can be used as evidence of liability against the accused at a subsequent civil trial.

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

In a criminal lawsuit, the government is represented by a lawyer called a defense attorney.

If a defendant is found not guilty in a criminal case, the government can retry the case with a new jury.

Discuss mail fraud and wire fraud.

A collection of criminal statutes is referred to as a ________.

The Information Infrastructure Protection Act makes it a crime for anyone to access and acquire information intentionally from a protected computer without authorization.

Discuss identity theft as a cybercrime.

Extortion of private persons is commonly referred to as blackmail.

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