Question 1

Edith works for Fast Trades, Inc., a brokerage that facilitates frequent, quick securities transactions for investors. Edith steals her employer's computer program to start up her own competing business, Get Rich Quick, Inc. This is

Accepted Answer

Edith's actions constitute larceny, which is the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. In this case, Edith stole her employer's computer program with the intention of using it for her own benefit, which meets the criteria for larceny.

Question 2

Bond, the owner of CinePlex, trusts Dex to manage the theater's daily cash flow. One night, without Bond's knowledge or consent, Dex takes and keeps $1,000 from the receipts. This is most likely

Accepted Answer

Embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted. In this case, Dex was entrusted with managing the theater's cash flow, and thus taking $1,000 without permission constitutes embezzlement. Larceny involves taking someone else's property without permission but without the element of trust involved in embezzlement. Robbery involves taking property through the use of force or intimidation. Burglary involves breaking into and entering a building with the intent to commit a crime.

Question 3

Mariah takes off her ring and places it on her desk while she works. Without her knowledge or consent, her coworker Nita picks up the ring, puts it on, and walks away. Nita has likely committed

Accepted Answer

Nita has committed larceny, which is the unlawful taking of someone else's property without their consent. Even though Mariah left the ring on her desk, Nita did not have permission to take it.

Question 4

Bruno is a businessperson with investments in legal and illegal operations. Bruno may be subject to penalties under RICO

Accepted Answer

Bruno may be subject to penalties under RICO for commission of any business fraud. RICO applies to any person who engages in a pattern of racketeering activity, which includes a variety of crimes such as fraud, bribery, and extortion. The fact that Bruno has investments in both legal and illegal operations suggests that he may be engaging in such criminal activity, which would make him subject to RICO penalties.

Question 5

Edie uses TV ads to defraud millions of people. She can most likely be charged with

Accepted Answer

Edie is using TV ads to defraud people, which involves the use of electronic communication. This falls under wire fraud and she can be charged for it. Larceny and robbery involve physical taking of property and do not apply in this scenario. Choosing option B of "no crime" is not applicable since Edie is committing a crime by defrauding millions of people.

Question 6

Gilda is accused of conspiracy to defraud. She is given an opportunity to object to the charge before a judge. She is also given the opportunity to confront and cross-examine witnesses and to present her own witnesses. These procedures represent

Accepted Answer

These procedures represent due process of law, which is a fundamental principle of the legal system. Due process ensures that individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to defend themselves against accusations. This includes the right to object to charges, confront and cross-examine witnesses, and present their own evidence.

Question 7

Berto pushes Consuela to the ground, grabbing her smartphone as she falls. The use of force or fear is required for this act to constitute

Accepted Answer

The act described can be categorized as robbery, as it involves taking property (Consuela's smartphone) from her person through the use of force or fear (pushing her to the ground). Burglary involves breaking and entering into someone's dwelling with the intent to commit a felony, while larceny does not involve the use of force or fear. "Any crime" is too broad and does not adequately describe the specific crime committed.

Question 8

Elbert uses FedEx in a scheme to defraud Global Sales Company by obtaining merchandise to which he is not entitled. Found guilty of mail fraud, Elbert can be punished by

Accepted Answer

The answer of Elbert uses FedEx in a scheme to...

Question 9

Ryan is accused of auto theft. Ryan refuses to give information related to his alleged criminal activities because he suspects it will be used to prosecute him. This is

Accepted Answer

Ryan is effectively exercising his constitutional right to the privilege against self-incrimination by refusing to provide information that may incriminate him in the crime he is being accused of.

Question 10

Mae is granted immunity after she agrees to testify about a crime. Mae has an absolute privilege against self-incrimination and can

Accepted Answer

Mae's agreement to testify in exchange for immunity means she waives her right to refuse to testify on the grounds of self-incrimination for the matters covered by the immunity agreement. This is a common legal practice to ensure cooperation with law enforcement or legal proceedings.

Question 11

Quiana, an employee of Reservations-for-Less, Inc., pays Sven, an employee of Reservations-for-Less' competitor Travel Cheap, Inc., for a secret company pricing schedule. This may be

Accepted Answer

Paying a competitor's employee for confidential information is considered commercial bribery, which is illegal and unethical.

Question 12

Jordan reaches into Ken's pocket and takes his wallet-without his consent and without his immediate awareness. Unlike robbery, picking pockets does not involve

Accepted Answer

Picking pockets is a form of theft that involves taking someone's belongings without their immediate awareness or consent. Unlike robbery, it does not involve force or fear. Breaking and entering, large amounts of cash, and weapons are also not necessary for this form of theft to occur.

Question 13

Bev wrongfully takes an unopened carton from a Cold Storage Warehouse loading dock, puts the carton in her car, and drives away. This is

Accepted Answer

This is larceny, as Bev took the carton without permission and without intending to return or pay for it. Robbery involves the use of force or threats to take someone else's property, and forgery involves creating or altering documents with fraudulent intent.

Question 14

Ossie enters a convenience store and points a gun at the clerk Pico. Ossie forces Pico to open the cash register and give him all the money. Ossie will most likely be charged with

Accepted Answer

Robbery is defined as the taking of property from another person through the use of force, intimidation, or threat of violence. In this scenario, Ossie used a gun to threaten and intimidate Pico into giving him money from the cash register, which falls under the definition of robbery. Burglary involves unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime, while larceny involves the taking of property without the use of force or threat of violence. Receiving stolen property is the act of buying or possessing property that has been stolen. None of these truly fit the circumstance of Ossie's actions.

Question 15

Mia offers Nevin, a building inspector, money to overlook the violations in her new warehouse. Nevin accepts the money and overlooks the violations. Mia is charged with the crime of bribery. The crime occurred when

Accepted Answer

Bribery occurs when one offers or offers to give something of value to someone in a position of power or trust, with the intention of influencing their actions. In this case, the crime occurred when Mia offered Nevin money to overlook the violations in her warehouse. Nevin's acceptance and actions in overlooking the violations also contribute to the crime, but the offer itself is where the crime of bribery starts.

Question 16

Suzu, an employee of Ridgeline Credit Union, deposits into her personal account checks entrusted to Ridgeline through its ATM system by customers to deposit into their accounts. This is

Accepted Answer

Suzu is stealing money that is not hers by taking the checks deposited by customers for their accounts. This is an example of embezzlement.

Question 17

Laird is an employee of Motor Parts, an auto parts store. On the orders of his employer, he switches trademarks on parts that come into the store to be sold to consumers. This is most likely

Accepted Answer

Switching trademarks on parts to misrepresent their origin or quality constitutes forgery, as it involves altering a document (in this case, the trademark) with the intent to defraud.

Question 18

Sandy, a businessperson, is convicted of RICO offenses. Sandy's penalties may include

Accepted Answer

Sandy's penalties for RICO offenses may include divestiture or dissolution of their business, imprisonment for up to twenty years, and a fine of up to $25,000 per violation. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

Question 19

Edwin is charged with a crime. Almost all federal courts and some state courts would not hold him liable if, at the time of the offense, as a result of a mental disease or defect, he lacked substantial capacity to obey the law and to appreciate

Accepted Answer

The option "C" states that if at the time of the offense, as a result of a mental disease or defect, Edwin lacked substantial capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of his conduct, he would not be held liable. This defense is known as the "insanity defense." Options A, B, and D are not relevant to this defense.

Question 20

Chad signs Dolly's name, without her authorization, to the back of her paycheck, which was issued by Eastside Market. This is​

Accepted Answer

This is considered forgery, as Chad signed Dolly's name without her permission.

Quiz 10: Criminal Law and Cyber Crime