Question 1

Nelly is a bank teller.She has manipulated the bank books by diverting funds belonging to the bank into her own account and has withdrawn those funds.Upon discovery by the bank, she will most likely be charged with _____________.

Accepted Answer

Nelly's actions constitute embezzlement, which is the fraudulent conversion of someone else's property by a person to whom it has been entrusted. False pretenses involve using deceit to intentionally obtain property or money from someone else, and receiving stolen property involves knowingly taking possession of stolen property. Neither of these offenses accurately describes Nelly's actions.

Question 2

One who produces counterfeit securities with the intent to defraud a potential buyer of same would be guilty of the crime of _________.

Accepted Answer

Counterfeiting securities with the intent to defraud is commonly known as forgery.

Question 3

Most states define _______ much as did the common law, however, many now classify the offense by degrees depending on whether the accused is armed, the extent of force used or injury inflicted and, in some instances, the vulnerability of the victim.

Accepted Answer

The statement refers to an offense that is classified into degrees, depending on factors such as the use of force, injury inflicted, and vulnerability of the victim. This aligns with the definition of robbery, which is the unlawful taking of someone's property through the use of force or intimidation. Stalking and extortion do not involve the use of force in the same way, and there is no indication that the statement is referring to them. Therefore, the best choice is C) robbery.

Question 4

Since the 1970s the trend has been for the states to replace their disparate statutes defining various aspects of stealing with an omnibus statute prohibiting ________ in comprehensive terms.

Accepted Answer

The sentence mentions that states have been replacing their statutes related to stealing with an omnibus statute that prohibits the act in comprehensive terms. The word used to describe the act being prohibited is "stealing," which is synonymous with "theft." Therefore, the best choice is A) theft. Choices B) robbery and C) fraud are not necessarily encompassed by laws related to stealing/theft.

Question 5

Joey bought a ticket to the Sugar Bowl game in New Orleans.Joey had a car but did not have enough money to buy the gasoline for the trip to the game.He stopped at an old-fashioned "full service" gas station near Birmingham and said to the attendant "Fill 'er up." The sign at the station said "No credit." The moment the attendant finished pumping the gas into Joey's car, Joey sped off without paying.On these facts the state of Alabama charged Joey with robbery.Which of the following statements indicates the most likely outcome of Joey's trial?

Accepted Answer

Joey's actions would likely be considered theft rather than robbery because he did not use force or fear to take the gas from the attendant. Additionally, because the sign at the station indicated "No credit," Joey could be deemed to have intentionally taken the gas without paying, thus supporting the charge of theft. Burglary requires Joey to have entered the station with the intent to commit a felony, which is not supported by these facts. So, the most likely outcome is that Joey would be convicted of theft.

Question 6

In the United States all jurisdictions have enacted statutes to eliminate the common-law requirement that the offense of _________ take place in the nighttime.

Accepted Answer

Burglary is the only offense among the options that historically required the offense to take place in the nighttime according to common law. However, all jurisdictions in the United States have now eliminated this requirement through statutes. Therefore, the correct answer is A) burglary.

Question 7

Theft statutes usually classify the seriousness of the offense based on the _____ of the goods that are stolen.

Accepted Answer

Theft statutes usually classify the seriousness of the offense based on the market value of the goods that are stolen, as it is an objective measure of the item's worth.

Question 8

Statutes commonly impose enhanced punishment for burglary of a ________.

Accepted Answer

Statutes commonly impose enhanced punishment for burglary of a dwelling, which is a home or a place where people reside.

Question 9

Which one of the following is not a federal crime?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining lodging at a motel and not paying the charges is a crime, but it is not a federal crime. It would be prosecuted under state or local laws. The other options involve crimes that involve federal law and therefore would be considered federal crimes.

Question 10

Most jurisdictions have enacted statutes making it a crime to burn any property with the intent to defraud an insurance company, usually requiring the prosecution to prove _______________.

Accepted Answer

Most jurisdictions require the prosecution to prove the defendant's specific intent to defraud in order to convict them of burning property to defraud an insurance company. The other options - complete destruction of the property and the presence of an active insurance policy - may be factors in the case, but they are not typically requirements for a conviction.

Question 11

Altering grades on a college transcript might cause one to be prosecuted for _____.

Accepted Answer

Altering grades on a college transcript is typically considered fraud or forgery, not malicious mischief, embezzlement, or extortion.

Question 12

The offenses of embezzlement and false pretenses were created originally by _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The offenses of embezzlement and false pretenses...

Question 13

In a prosecution for grand theft of the first or second degree the state must prove the value of the goods stolen.Which of the following are relevant in determining value?

Accepted Answer

All of these factors are relevant in determining the value of stolen goods for the purposes of a prosecution for grand theft. The original cost of the goods is relevant as it gives an indication of their market value, while the manner in which the goods have been used and their condition can affect their value.

Question 14

At common law, forgery was _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At common law, forgery was _________________.
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Question 15

At common law, one wrongfully deprived of property was entitled to recover damages for the tort of ____.

Accepted Answer

The tort of conversion is the wrongful deprivation of another person's property, and the injured party is entitled to recover damages at common law. False pretenses (A) refers to a type of fraud offense, animus furundi (B) is not a recognized tort, and caveat emptor (C) is a principle of contract law, not tort law.

Question 16

Federal law treats counterfeiting of government bonds as ________.

Accepted Answer

Counterfeiting of government bonds is considered forgery because it involves the creation of a false document with the intent to deceive others into believing it is genuine. It is a serious crime that carries severe penalties, including imprisonment and substantial fines.

Question 17

Jacqueline sends an email to Patrick, threatening to "spread the word around town" that he is a carrier of the AIDS virus unless he sends her the $1,000 she needs to pay her gambling debts.Jacqueline may be prosecuted for _________________.

Accepted Answer

Jacqueline is using the threat of harm to force Patrick into giving her money, which is known as extortion. Bribery involves offering someone something of value in exchange for something else, perjury is lying under oath, and false pretenses is lying about a material fact to induce someone to give you something.

Question 18

Which of the following is not an example of forgery under modern criminal statutes?

Accepted Answer

A husband signing his wife's name with her permission does not constitute forgery, as there is no intent to defraud or deceive, even though the bank requires a power of attorney.

Question 19

A statute making it an offense to burn a structure with the intent to defraud an insurer is an example of a _________ statute.

Accepted Answer

The statute specifically targets the intent to defraud an insurer, indicating that it is a specific-intent statute.

Question 20

In an attempt to "get even" with his ex-girlfriend, Mike breaks the window of her bedroom and hides in her closet with an intent to sexually assault her when she arrives.Of which of the following offenses would Mike be guilty?

Accepted Answer

Mike would be guilty of burglary because he unlawfully entered the dwelling with the intent to commit a crime (sexual assault) inside.

Quiz 8: Property Crimes