Question 1

Mike is arrested at a warehouse in North Industrial Park and is charged with the crime of theft. Mike will be prosecuted by​

Accepted Answer

Theft is a crime against the state, so it will be prosecuted by a public official (such as a district attorney). The owner of the warehouse or property may be the victim in this case, but they do not have the authority to prosecute the crime themselves. A third party unrelated to the crime would not have standing to prosecute.

Question 2

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 of force used to push Consuela to the ground and take her smartphone makes this a robbery, which is defined as the taking of property by force or fear. Burglary involves entering a building with the intent to commit a crime, larceny involves taking property without the use of force or fear, and any crime is too broad of a category to apply in this scenario.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Max's actions qualify as embezzlement, which is the fraudulent conversion of someone else's property by a person who is already in lawful possession of it. Larceny involves taking someone else's property without their consent, robbery involves taking someone else's property through the use of force or fear, and burglary involves entering someone else's property with the intent to commit a crime. Max's actions do not fit the definitions of these other crimes.

Question 4

Frankie is accused of a crime. Frankie 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

The procedures described in the scenario represent due process of law, which requires that individuals receive fair treatment and a fair trial before being deprived of their life, liberty, or property. This includes the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses and to present evidence in one's defense. The other choices are not related to the scenario described.

Question 5

Dmitri sends e-mail to Eva Marie, promising her a percentage of the amount in a foreign bank account if she will assist in transferring the funds to a U.S. bank account. Eva Marie forwards her account number, but the funds are never sent. Instead, Dmitri quickly withdraws the funds in Eva Marie's account. This is​

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes cyber fraud, which involves the use of online communication to deceive someone into transferring funds or providing sensitive information. In this case, Dmitri made a false promise to Eva Marie and was able to obtain access to her account and steal the funds. This is a type of cyber fraud. Hacking, identity theft, and phishing are all related to cybercrime, but they do not fit the specific circumstances of this scenario.

Question 6

Maura enters a convenience store and points a gun at the clerk Nate. She forces Nate to open the cash register and give her all the money. Maura will most likely be charged with​

Accepted Answer

Robbery is the taking of property from another person by force or threat of force.

Question 7

Jade puts up a collection of sports memorabilia for bids on BuyBay, an Internet auction site. Khalil makes the highest bid and sends the payment, which Jade receives, but she does not send the collection. This is online​

Accepted Answer

This is an example of cyber fraud, where Jade commits fraud by accepting payment for an item she never intended to send.

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​

Accepted Answer

Under the Model Penal Code and many state laws, a defendant cannot be held liable for a crime if at the time of the offense, as a result of a mental disease or defect, the defendant lacked substantial capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of their conduct or to conform their conduct to the requirements of the law. The word "or" in this choice makes it the best answer, as it includes both appreciating the wrongfulness of conduct and obeying the law as potential factors in determining liability.

Question 9

Luc receives from Milo a marimba stolen from Nadine. To be criminally liable, Luc must know​

Accepted Answer

Luc must know that the marimba is stolen and must have the intent to keep it to be criminally liable for receiving stolen property.

Question 10

Domino causes a disturbance at El Nino Cafe. He is arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a crime punish-able by​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Domino causes a disturbance at El Nino...

Question 11

Skip is accused of a crime. Skip can refuse to provide information about his allegedly criminal activities

Accepted Answer

Skip has the right to remain silent and not provide self-incriminating evidence against himself under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Therefore, he can refuse to provide information if he suspects that it will be used to prosecute him.

Question 12

Ryan is accused of a crime. 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's refusal to give information is an exercise of his privilege against self-incrimination, which is a legal right provided by the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. This privilege allows individuals to avoid testifying against themselves in criminal trials.

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

Suzu is taking money that does not belong to her from her employer. This is considered embezzlement as it involves the fraudulent taking of money that has been entrusted to her care.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Bruno can be subject to penalties under RICO for the commission of any business fraud, whether legal or illegal. RICO stands for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations and is aimed at fighting organized crime and other forms of fraudulent business activities. It does not differentiate between legal and illegal activities, but rather targets the patterns of criminal behavior that can be associated with these activities.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

This is commercial bribery, which involves offering or giving something of value (in this case, money) to an employee of a competitor in exchange for confidential information. It is illegal and unethical.

Question 17

Chadwick signs Dolores's name, without her authorization, to the back of her paycheck issued by eMarket Solutions, Inc. This is​

Accepted Answer

Forgery involves the unauthorized signing or alteration of a document with the intent to deceive, which is what Chadwick did by signing Dolores's name without her permission.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) offenses carry severe penalties, including the possibility of divestiture or dissolution of the business, imprisonment for up to twenty years, and fines of up to $25,000 per violation. Therefore, Sandy's penalties may include all of the given choices.

Question 19

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

The answer of Laird is an employee of Motor Parts,...

Question 20

Benito accesses Creditline Bank's computer system without authority to obtain protected financial and credit records. Under federal law, this is​

Accepted Answer

According to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, accessing a computer without authorization in order to obtain protected financial or credit records is a felony if it is done with the intent to obtain information for a commercial purpose.

Quiz 6: Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Mike is arrested at a warehouse in North Industrial Park and is charged with the crime of theft. Mike will be prosecuted by​

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​

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

Frankie is accused of a crime. Frankie 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​

Maura enters a convenience store and points a gun at the clerk Nate. She forces Nate to open the cash register and give her all the money. Maura will most likely be charged with​

Jade puts up a collection of sports memorabilia for bids on BuyBay, an Internet auction site. Khalil makes the highest bid and sends the payment, which Jade receives, but she does not send the collection. This is online​

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​

Luc receives from Milo a marimba stolen from Nadine. To be criminally liable, Luc must know​

Domino causes a disturbance at El Nino Cafe. He is arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a crime punish-able by​

Skip is accused of a crime. Skip can refuse to provide information about his allegedly criminal activities

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

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

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

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

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

Chadwick signs Dolores's name, without her authorization, to the back of her paycheck issued by eMarket Solutions, Inc. This is​

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

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​

Benito accesses Creditline Bank's computer system without authority to obtain protected financial and credit records. Under federal law, this is​

Mike is arrested at a warehouse in North Industrial Park and is charged with the crime of theft. Mike will be prosecuted by

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

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

Frankie is accused of a crime. Frankie 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

Maura enters a convenience store and points a gun at the clerk Nate. She forces Nate to open the cash register and give her all the money. Maura will most likely be charged with

Jade puts up a collection of sports memorabilia for bids on BuyBay, an Internet auction site. Khalil makes the highest bid and sends the payment, which Jade receives, but she does not send the collection. This is online

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

Luc receives from Milo a marimba stolen from Nadine. To be criminally liable, Luc must know

Domino causes a disturbance at El Nino Cafe. He is arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a crime punish-able by

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

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

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

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

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

Chadwick signs Dolores's name, without her authorization, to the back of her paycheck issued by eMarket Solutions, Inc. This is

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

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

Benito accesses Creditline Bank's computer system without authority to obtain protected financial and credit records. Under federal law, this is