Question 1

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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Question 2

Megan is charged with jaywalking, which is classified as

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Jaywalking is typically classified as a petty offense, which is a minor legal infraction that is punishable by a fine or community service. It is not considered a misdemeanor or felony, which are more serious crimes that carry heavier penalties. It is still considered a crime, however, and can result in a citation or arrest. Therefore, the correct answer is C) a petty offense.

Question 3

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

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Dirk's actions constitute commercial bribery, which is illegal and unethical. He is paying Ferbie for confidential information that would give Ergonomic Elevators an unfair advantage in the market. It is not an effective marketing strategy, creative legal bookkeeping, or money laundering.

Question 4

Jake is charged with embezzlement. Embezzlement may be committed without

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Question 5

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

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Susan has committed forgery by signing her mother's name without her consent.

Question 6

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

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A felony is a serious crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year. While there are some crimes punishable by death, those are not classified as felonies. Choices C and D are incorrect as they refer to lesser crimes which are classified as misdemeanors or infractions.

Question 7

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

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Mail fraud is a federal crime that involves the use of the mail to commit fraud. The essential element of mail fraud is the use of the mail to carry out a scheme to defraud or obtain money or property by false pretenses. The use of the mail can include mailing or causing someone else to mail letters or other writings. Choices A, B, and C do not accurately describe the elements of mail fraud.

Question 8

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

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The correct standard for determining criminal liability due to a mental disease or defect is the M'Naghten Rule, which states that a defendant is not criminally responsible if, at the time of the offense, as a result of a mental disease or defect, they lacked substantial capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of their conduct or to conform their conduct to the requirements of the law. Therefore, option C is the correct choice, as it encompasses both elements of the M'Naghten Rule.

Question 9

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

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This is considered forgery, as Ivan is falsifying Jeb's signature with intent to deceive or defraud another.

Question 10

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

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Plato is committing larceny, which is the unlawful taking of someone else's property (in this case, time, space, and data on his employer's computer system) with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.

Question 11

Justin is charged with a crime. He insists that he should have an opportunity to object to the charges before a "fair, neutral decision maker." No one can be deprived of "life, liberty, or property without due process of law" under the

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The statement refers to due process of law, which is guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution. The Fifth Amendment ensures that no one can be deprived of "life, liberty, or property without due process of law." The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms, the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, and the Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. None of these amendments specifically mention due process of law.

Question 12

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

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Embezzlement involves fraudulently appropriating another's property, not physical taking or the use of force or fear.

Question 13

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

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Question 14

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

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Wire fraud is a serious federal crime that is punishable by imprisonment for up to thirty years and fines of up to $1 million. This is outlined in 18 U.S. Code § 1343, which pertains to the use of wire, radio or television communications in interstate or foreign commerce in the execution of a scheme or artifice to defraud. Imprisonment for not more than one year or fines for not more than $50,000 are typically reserved for less serious crimes. The death penalty is only reserved for certain crimes, such as first-degree murder.

Question 15

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

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Leah's actions of altering government records constitute forgery, which is a crime. Embezzlement involves stealing money or property that has been entrusted to one's care, and larceny involves physically taking property that does not belong to oneself. However, Leah's actions do not fit the legal definitions of these crimes.

Question 16

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

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Workman can successfully claim self-defense as a defense because he was facing an imminent threat of deadly force from Vance and reacted only to defend himself.

Question 17

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

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Question 18

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

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The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act allows for penalties for any business fraud, including those involving both legal and illegal operations. The act does not require the involvement of a "racket" or organized crime.

Question 19

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

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Eton can claim duress as a defense, as he was forced to commit the theft due to the threat of violence from Davis. Duress is a defense where a person is forced to commit a crime under threat or fear of harm to their person or property.

Question 20

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

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The Fourth Amendment requires that warrants for searches and arrests be issued only upon probable cause. Double jeopardy and reasonable doubt are concepts related to criminal trials, while immunity is a legal protection granted to certain individuals.

Quiz 6: Criminal Law and Cyber Crime