Question 1

Plato works for Quirky Squirters,Inc.During work hours,Plato "steals" time,space,and data on his employer's computer system to start up his own business,Rowdy Drenchers.This is​

Accepted Answer

This is larceny, which is the act of taking someone else's property without their consent and with the intention of permanently depriving them of it. In this case, Plato is taking the employer's computer resources for his own benefit without their permission.

Question 2

Megan is charged with jaywalking,which is classified as

Accepted Answer

Jaywalking is typically classified as a petty offense, which is a minor violation of the law. It is not a misdemeanor or a felony, which are more serious criminal charges. However, some jurisdictions may classify repeated jaywalking offenses as a misdemeanor or impose a higher fine or penalty.

Question 3

Robert uses the Internet to defraud Prairie Valley Credit Union.He is found guilty of wire fraud.He can be punished by​

Accepted Answer

Wire fraud is a serious offense and can result in imprisonment for up to thirty years and fines of up to $1 million according to the United States federal law.

Question 4

After Edie solicits clients to invest in a nonexistent business,she is charged with "mail fraud." This requires,among other things,​

Accepted Answer

Mail fraud involves mailing or causing someone else to mail a writing, which in this scenario would be the solicitation for investment in a nonexistent business. Choices A, B and C are not relevant to this case.

Question 5

Dirk,an employee of Ergonomic Elevators,Inc.,pays Ferbie,an employee of Ergonomics' competitor G-Force Risers Company,for a secret G-Force pricing schedule.This is​

Accepted Answer

Paying an employee of a competitor for sensitive information is a form of commercial bribery, which is illegal and unethical.

Question 6

Bruno is a businessperson with investments in legal and illegal opera-tions.Bruno may be subject to penalties under RICO​

Accepted Answer

Bruno may be subject to penalties under RICO for the commission of any business fraud, whether legal or illegal. RICO makes it illegal to use income from a pattern of racketeering activity to invest in an enterprise or to acquire an interest in an enterprise. The term "racketeering activity" includes a number of criminal offenses, including fraud. Therefore, if Bruno engages in business fraud, whether legal or illegal, he may be subject to penalties under RICO.

Question 7

Jake is charged with embezzlement.Embezzlement may be committed without​

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Question 8

Davis points a gun at Eton,threatening to shoot him if he does not steal from his employer,Freddy's Convenience Store,and give the stolen funds to Davis. Charged with theft,Eton can successfully claim,as a defense

Accepted Answer

Eton can claim duress as a defense as he was forced by Davis at gunpoint to commit the theft. He was under a reasonable fear of harm to himself or someone else if he did not comply with Davis's demands.

Question 9

Jared is arrested and found guilty of a misdemeanor.His punishment will not include​

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The answer of Jared is arrested and found guilty of...

Question 10

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

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The answer of Mae is granted immunity after she agrees...

Question 11

Vance points a gun at Workman and threatens to shoot him.Workman hits Vance,causing his death.Charged with homicide,Workman can successfully claim as a defense​

Accepted Answer

Workman can claim self-defense as he was under imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm from Vance. It was reasonable for him to believe that force was necessary to protect himself, thus justifying his actions.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The question is referring to the legal defense of insanity. The M'Naghten Rule, which is followed by almost all federal courts and some state courts, states that a defendant is not guilty by reason of insanity if, at the time of the offense, as a result of a mental disease or defect, the defendant lacked the ability to appreciate the wrongfulness of their conduct or to conform their conduct to the requirements of the law. Therefore, the correct answer is C, which includes both options.

Question 13

Mona offers Ned,a building inspector,$5,000 to overlook the violations in her new warehouse.Ned accepts the cash and overlooks the viola-tions. Mona is charged with the crime of bribery.The crime occurred when​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mona offers Ned,a building inspector,$5,000 to overlook...

Question 14

Briana,an employee of Cotillion Bank,is charged with embezzlement,which requires​

Accepted Answer

Embezzlement involves fraudulently appropriating another's property, which is the key element of the crime. It does not require obtaining lawful possession of property, physically taking property from its owner, or the use of force or fear.

Question 15

Susan is unhappy with the way her mother has made out her will.Susan has a lawyer draft a new will and then signs her mother's name to it without her mother's consent.Susan has committed​

Accepted Answer

Susan has committed forgery, which is the act of falsely making or altering a legal document with the intention to defraud or deceive. In this case, Susan signed her mother's name to a new will without her mother's consent, which is illegal and considered a form of forgery.

Question 16

Leah gains access to government records and alters certain dates and amounts in her favor.This is​

Accepted Answer

Leah altered government records, which is considered forgery. Embezzlement involves stealing funds that are entrusted to one's care, while larceny involves taking someone else's property without their consent. However, since the question does not specify if Leah has stolen any funds or property, it is not appropriate to select either embezzlement or larceny as the correct answer.

Question 17

Ivan signs Jeb's name,without his authorization,to the back of a check.This is​

Accepted Answer

Forgery is the act of knowingly signing someone else's name without their authorization, with the intent to deceive. In this scenario, Ivan signed Jeb's name without his permission, which constitutes forgery. It is a crime punishable by law.

Question 18

Scott,a State Bank employee,deposits into his account checks that are given to him by bank customers to deposit into their accounts.This is​

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Question 19

Maya,a police officer,wants to search the offices of Niles Corporation. Maya asks Judge Orion to issue a warrant.Under the Fourth Amendment,no warrants for a search or an arrest can be issued without​

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires that no warrants for a search or an arrest can be issued without probable cause. This means that there must be a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed and that the search or arrest is necessary to uncover evidence related to that crime. Double jeopardy and reasonable doubt are legal concepts that are related to criminal trials, and immunity refers to protection from prosecution.

Question 20

Smitty,driving while intoxicated,causes a car accident that results in the death of Tiffany.Smitty is arrested and charged with a felony.A felony is a crime punishable by death or imprisonment for​

Accepted Answer

A felony is a serious crime that is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, and in some cases, death. As Smitty is charged with a felony for causing a car accident resulting in death, he could potentially face a prison sentence of more than one year if found guilty.

Quiz 7: Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Plato works for Quirky Squirters,Inc.During work hours,Plato "steals" time,space,and data on his employer's computer system to start up his own business,Rowdy Drenchers.This is​

Megan is charged with jaywalking,which is classified as

Robert uses the Internet to defraud Prairie Valley Credit Union.He is found guilty of wire fraud.He can be punished by​

After Edie solicits clients to invest in a nonexistent business,she is charged with "mail fraud." This requires,among other things,​

Dirk,an employee of Ergonomic Elevators,Inc.,pays Ferbie,an employee of Ergonomics' competitor G-Force Risers Company,for a secret G-Force pricing schedule.This is​

Bruno is a businessperson with investments in legal and illegal opera-tions.Bruno may be subject to penalties under RICO​

Jake is charged with embezzlement.Embezzlement may be committed without​

Davis points a gun at Eton,threatening to shoot him if he does not steal from his employer,Freddy's Convenience Store,and give the stolen funds to Davis. Charged with theft,Eton can successfully claim,as a defense

Jared is arrested and found guilty of a misdemeanor.His punishment will not include​

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

Vance points a gun at Workman and threatens to shoot him.Workman hits Vance,causing his death.Charged with homicide,Workman can successfully claim as a defense​

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

Mona offers Ned,a building inspector,$5,000 to overlook the violations in her new warehouse.Ned accepts the cash and overlooks the viola-tions. Mona is charged with the crime of bribery.The crime occurred when​

Briana,an employee of Cotillion Bank,is charged with embezzlement,which requires​

Susan is unhappy with the way her mother has made out her will.Susan has a lawyer draft a new will and then signs her mother's name to it without her mother's consent.Susan has committed​

Leah gains access to government records and alters certain dates and amounts in her favor.This is​

Ivan signs Jeb's name,without his authorization,to the back of a check.This is​

Scott,a State Bank employee,deposits into his account checks that are given to him by bank customers to deposit into their accounts.This is​

Maya,a police officer,wants to search the offices of Niles Corporation. Maya asks Judge Orion to issue a warrant.Under the Fourth Amendment,no warrants for a search or an arrest can be issued without​

Smitty,driving while intoxicated,causes a car accident that results in the death of Tiffany.Smitty is arrested and charged with a felony.A felony is a crime punishable by death or imprisonment for​

Plato works for Quirky Squirters,Inc.During work hours,Plato "steals" time,space,and data on his employer's computer system to start up his own business,Rowdy Drenchers.This is

Robert uses the Internet to defraud Prairie Valley Credit Union.He is found guilty of wire fraud.He can be punished by

After Edie solicits clients to invest in a nonexistent business,she is charged with "mail fraud." This requires,among other things,

Dirk,an employee of Ergonomic Elevators,Inc.,pays Ferbie,an employee of Ergonomics' competitor G-Force Risers Company,for a secret G-Force pricing schedule.This is

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

Jake is charged with embezzlement.Embezzlement may be committed without

Jared is arrested and found guilty of a misdemeanor.His punishment will not include

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

Vance points a gun at Workman and threatens to shoot him.Workman hits Vance,causing his death.Charged with homicide,Workman can successfully claim as a defense

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

Mona offers Ned,a building inspector,$5,000 to overlook the violations in her new warehouse.Ned accepts the cash and overlooks the viola-tions. Mona is charged with the crime of bribery.The crime occurred when

Briana,an employee of Cotillion Bank,is charged with embezzlement,which requires

Susan is unhappy with the way her mother has made out her will.Susan has a lawyer draft a new will and then signs her mother's name to it without her mother's consent.Susan has committed

Leah gains access to government records and alters certain dates and amounts in her favor.This is

Ivan signs Jeb's name,without his authorization,to the back of a check.This is

Scott,a State Bank employee,deposits into his account checks that are given to him by bank customers to deposit into their accounts.This is

Maya,a police officer,wants to search the offices of Niles Corporation. Maya asks Judge Orion to issue a warrant.Under the Fourth Amendment,no warrants for a search or an arrest can be issued without

Smitty,driving while intoxicated,causes a car accident that results in the death of Tiffany.Smitty is arrested and charged with a felony.A felony is a crime punishable by death or imprisonment for