Question 1

Joy is charged with embezzlement. Embezzlement is not robbery because embezzlement may be committed without

Accepted Answer

Embezzlement involves the unlawful taking of property by someone in a position of trust, without the use of force or fear, which distinguishes it from robbery.

Question 2

On the orders of their corporate employer, Della and Efron, employees of Fabulous Fashionista, a clothing store, switch trademarks on clothing that comes into the store to be sold to consumers. This is most likely

Accepted Answer

Switching trademarks on clothing is a form of forgery, as it involves the intentional alteration of a legitimate trademark for fraudulent purposes.

Question 3

Bren, an employee of City Bank, is charged with embezzlement. This requires

Accepted Answer

Embezzlement involves fraudulently appropriating another's property. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately describe embezzlement.

Question 4

Ira signs Jill's name, without her authorization, to the back of a check made out to her. This is

Accepted Answer

Forgery is the act of making or altering a document with the intent to deceive or cheat. In this case, Ira has signed Jill's name on the back of the check without her authorization, which is an act of forgery. Burglary involves entering a building with the intent to commit a crime, larceny involves stealing property without the use of force, and robbery involves stealing property by using force or the threat of force. None of these are applicable to the given scenario.

Question 5

Driving while intoxicated, Jana causes a car accident that results in the death of Kevin. Jana is arrested and charged with involuntary man?slaugh?ter, a third degree felony. This type of felony is punishable by

Accepted Answer

Involuntary manslaughter, as a third-degree felony, is typically punishable by up to five years' imprisonment.

Question 6

Dina, a businessperson, is charged with RICO offenses. Dina may be sub?ject to penalties under RICO only if she

Accepted Answer

RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) provides penalties for individuals who have committed two or more certain federal or state crimes, known as "predicate offenses." Therefore, Dina may be subject to penalties under RICO only if she has committed two or more predicate offenses.

Question 7

Val, the owner of Wild Wheels, a bicycle store, trusts Xavier to manage the store's daily cash flow. One night, without Val's knowledge or consent, Xavier takes and keeps $500 from the receipts. This is most likely

Accepted Answer

Embezzlement involves the fraudulent taking of money or property by someone who has been entrusted with it. In this case, Xavier was entrusted by Val to manage the store's cash flow, but he took $500 without Val's knowledge or consent, which constitutes embezzlement. Larceny and robbery involve taking property without permission, but embezzlement specifically involves the abuse of trust in a position of authority or responsibility. There is no indication that Xavier used force or threats to take the money, so robbery is not applicable. No crime is also not the answer, as embezzlement is a crime.

Question 8

Becky is thirteen years old and is charged with a misdemeanor. In most states, Becky will be treated as

Accepted Answer

In most states, minors under the age of 18 are treated as juveniles and are tried in juvenile court for misdemeanors. juveniles are subject to a different set of laws and processes, with the goal of rehabilitation rather than punishment.

Question 9

Cathy causes a disturbance at Diners Cafe. She is arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by imprisonment up to

Accepted Answer

A misdemeanor is typically punishable by imprisonment up to one year.

Question 10

Ann, an employee of Beta, Inc., pays Curt, an employee of Beta's competi?tor Delta Company, for a secret Delta pricing schedule. This may be

Accepted Answer

Paying an employee of a competitor for confidential information is considered commercial bribery and is illegal. It is not an effective marketing strategy, legal bookkeeping, or money laundering.

Question 11

Jack receives an MP3 player stolen from Kit. To be criminally liable, Jack

Accepted Answer

To be criminally liable for receiving stolen property, Jack must know that the MP3 player is stolen.

Question 12

Desi reaches into Edna's pocket and takes her money, without her consent and without her immediate awareness. Unlike robbery, picking pockets does not involve

Accepted Answer

Picking pockets does not involve force or fear, but rather relies on stealth and deception to obtain someone's money or valuables. The other options listed (breaking and entering, large amounts of money, and weapons) are not typically associated with this type of theft.

Question 13

Sandy, a businessperson, is convicted of RICO offenses. Sandy's penal?ties may include

Accepted Answer

According to RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act), Sandy's penalties may include closing her business, forfeiting its assets, or selling it. RICO offenses are serious criminal charges that can result in severe consequences, including significant penalties and prison time. Sandy may have to pay fines, serve time in prison, and face other legal repercussions. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Question 14

Danny sets fire to his house. At common law, the crime of arson could be committed only if a person burned down

Accepted Answer

At common law, the crime of arson could be committed only if a person burned down the dwelling of another person. This means that Danny would need to have burned down someone else's residence in order to be charged with arson.

Question 15

Tige steals Unified Network, Inc.'s (UNI) computer time and the use of UNI's phones. Tige commits larceny when he steals

Accepted Answer

Tige commits larceny when he steals either the computer time or the use of the phones. Larceny is defined as the wrongful taking and carrying away of the property of another with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. Computer time and phone use are both considered types of property and can be stolen. Therefore, Tige's actions would be considered larceny.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Riley is using his position of trust as a bank employee to misappropriate customers' funds for his own use, which is embezzlement.

Question 17

Gail is a "payday" lender charged with filing false claims in bankruptcy proceedings against her debtors. The standard of proof to find a defendant who has been charged with a crime guilty is

Accepted Answer

The standard of proof to find a defendant guilty of a crime is beyond a reasonable doubt, which is a higher standard of proof than a preponderance of the evidence and clear and convincing evidence. Beyond all doubt is not a recognized standard of proof in the legal system.

Question 18

Rock pushes Sylvia to the ground, grabbing her purse as she falls. The use of force or fear is required for this act to constitute

Accepted Answer

The act of using force (pushing Sylvia to the ground) and fear (her fear of being harmed) to steal her purse constitutes robbery. Burglary involves breaking into a building with the intent to commit a crime, forgery involves creating a fake document with the intent to deceive, and larceny involves stealing property without the use of force or fear.

Question 19

In relation to Edie's solicitation of investors in a nonexistent business, she is charged with "mail fraud." This requires, among other things,

Accepted Answer

Mail fraud is typically defined as using the United States Postal Service (or other interstate mail carriers) to carry out a fraudulent scheme or plan. This can include mailing or causing someone else to mail a writing (such as a letter or brochure) that contains fraudulent information about a nonexistent or fraudulent business. Option A is not necessarily related to mail fraud, as it may simply be an instance of lying or misrepresenting the truth. Option B is more related to the federal offense of obstruction of mail. Option C may also be a crime (such as for bulk mailing or commercial mailings), but it is not specific to fraud.

Question 20

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 by taking Mariah's ring without her knowledge or consent. Burglary involves entering someone's property without permission with the intent to commit a crime, and robbery involves using force or fear to take something directly from the victim.

Quiz 9: Criminal Law and Cyber Crimes