Question 1

Local prosecutors can be reluctant to antagonize local business interests.

Accepted Answer

It is possible for local prosecutors to be reluctant to antagonize local business interests, as they may fear negative consequences such as backlash or loss of support. However, this is not always the case and ultimately depends on the individual prosecutor and their priorities.

Question 2

The prosecution of antitrust cases has been highly selective.

Accepted Answer

The prosecution of antitrust cases has often been criticized for being highly selective, with only a small fraction of potential cases ever being pursued. This has led to concerns about whether antitrust enforcement is truly effective in promoting competition and protecting consumers.

Question 3

Conservative Republican administrations during the 1980s put special emphasis
on major corporate crime in order to safeguard the decade's prosperity.

Accepted Answer

Conservative Republican administrations in the 1980s, such as Ronald Reagan's, focused more on deregulation and reducing the size of government rather than putting a special emphasis on prosecuting major corporate crime.

Question 4

The "Holder Memo" and the "Thompson Memo" have been viewed as factors in
the increase of deferred prosecution agreements.

Accepted Answer

Both the Holder Memo and the Thompson Memo provided guidelines for corporate prosecutors that gave more leniency for companies that cooperated fully in investigations, leading to an increase in deferred prosecution agreements.

Question 5

Only a small percentage of white collar crimes are prosecuted and adjudicated by
the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Studies have shown that only a small fraction of white collar crimes, such as corporate fraud and embezzlement, are actually prosecuted and result in a criminal conviction. Many cases are settled through civil litigation or regulatory actions, and some instances of white collar crime may not even be detected or reported to authorities.

Question 6

When state prosecutors criminally pursue corporate crime cases, they often do so
in cooperation with local and federal prosecutors.

Accepted Answer

State prosecutors may work in cooperation with other levels of government in order to build a stronger case and ensure that justice is served.

Question 7

In the 1970s, federal prosecutions of white collar crime cases increased
dramatically.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) began to prioritize the prosecution of white collar crimes in the 1970s. This led to an increase in the number of cases brought to trial and the number of convictions obtained.

Question 8

Fraud is the most common form of white collar crime prosecution undertaken by
local prosecutors.

Accepted Answer

Many studies and reports show that fraud is indeed the most frequently prosecuted type of white collar crime by local prosecutors.

Question 9

Local prosecution of white collar crime cases is most likely in cases where
physical harm to human beings or substantial economic harm has occurred.

Accepted Answer

Local prosecution of white collar crime cases is more likely when the crimes have clear, significant impacts, such as physical harm to individuals or substantial economic harm, because these effects make the crimes more tangible and pressing to address at the local level.

Question 10

Federal prosecutors may opt for civil proceedings as opposed to criminal
proceedings when pursuing white collar offenders.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Federal prosecutors may choose to pursue civil proceedings instead of criminal proceedings when dealing with white collar offenders, especially when the offense may be better suited for a civil case or when the penalties for a criminal conviction may not be sufficient.

Question 11

Local prosecutors have traditionally directed much more attention to conventional
street crime cases than to white collar crime cases.

Accepted Answer

This statement is generally true. Local prosecutors often have limited resources and prioritize cases that are considered more pressing or impactful to the community, such as violent crimes or drug offenses. White collar crimes, while potentially damaging to individuals or businesses, may be viewed as less urgent and may not receive as much attention. However, this may vary depending on individual prosecutor's offices and their areas of jurisdiction.

Question 12

According to the text, some types of white collar offenders (such as solo
practitioners engaged in professional misconduct) may be more vulnerable to
prosecution during a period of economic distress.

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that during periods of economic distress, white collar offenders such as solo practitioners engaged in professional misconduct may be more vulnerable to prosecution.

Question 13

The local prosecution of white collar crime cases is based on a number of factors,
but not on the level of resources available to the prosecutor.

Accepted Answer

The level of resources available to the prosecutor can have an impact on the local prosecution of white collar crime cases, as it may affect their ability to investigate, gather evidence, and present a case in court.

Question 14

What does the acronym SLAPP, in relation to civil suits, stand for?

Accepted Answer

SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, which refers to a type of civil lawsuit filed by a person or entity with the intention of hindering or inhibiting someone's freedom of speech or right to participate in government proceedings.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of product liability and medical malpractice cases?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true of...

Question 16

Federal prosecutors have assumed the primary responsibility for pursuing major
white collar crime cases.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The federal government and federal prosecutors have taken a significant role in investigating and prosecuting white-collar crimes, particularly those that involve complex financial schemes or have international components.

Question 17

When a large group of victims of a corporation's harmful conduct join forces and initiate legal action against the corporation, it is known as what type of lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

A class action lawsuit allows a large group of people, who have suffered similar harm due to the actions of a corporation, to file a lawsuit together. This type of lawsuit is often used in cases where individual lawsuits would be impractical or inefficient, and it allows the plaintiffs to pool their resources and share in any potential settlement or judgment.

Question 18

Deferred prosecution agreements allow corporations to accept certain conditions
in return for the prosecutor not pursuing criminal indictments against them.

Accepted Answer

Deferred prosecution agreements do allow corporations to accept certain conditions in exchange for the prosecutor not pursuing criminal charges against them.

Question 19

According to a survey reported in the text, the great majority of state attorney
generals do not believe they have jurisdiction in white collar crime cases.

Accepted Answer

The text does not provide information about a survey regarding state attorney generals' beliefs about their jurisdiction in white collar crime cases.

Question 20

The Presidential administration of George W.Bush has been very aggressive in
pursuing corporate crime cases.

Accepted Answer

The Bush administration was criticized for being lenient on corporate crime and for cutting funding for investigating and prosecuting white-collar crimes.

Quiz 11: Prosecuting, Defending, and Adjudicating White Collar Crime

Local prosecutors can be reluctant to antagonize local business interests.

The prosecution of antitrust cases has been highly selective.

Conservative Republican administrations during the 1980s put special emphasis on major corporate crime in order to safeguard the decade's prosperity.

The "Holder Memo" and the "Thompson Memo" have been viewed as factors in the increase of deferred prosecution agreements.

Only a small percentage of white collar crimes are prosecuted and adjudicated by the criminal justice system.

When state prosecutors criminally pursue corporate crime cases, they often do so in cooperation with local and federal prosecutors.

In the 1970s, federal prosecutions of white collar crime cases increased dramatically.

Fraud is the most common form of white collar crime prosecution undertaken by local prosecutors.

Local prosecution of white collar crime cases is most likely in cases where physical harm to human beings or substantial economic harm has occurred.

Federal prosecutors may opt for civil proceedings as opposed to criminal proceedings when pursuing white collar offenders.

Local prosecutors have traditionally directed much more attention to conventional street crime cases than to white collar crime cases.

According to the text, some types of white collar offenders (such as solo practitioners engaged in professional misconduct) may be more vulnerable to prosecution during a period of economic distress.

The local prosecution of white collar crime cases is based on a number of factors, but not on the level of resources available to the prosecutor.

What does the acronym SLAPP, in relation to civil suits, stand for?

Which of the following is true of product liability and medical malpractice cases?

Federal prosecutors have assumed the primary responsibility for pursuing major white collar crime cases.

When a large group of victims of a corporation's harmful conduct join forces and initiate legal action against the corporation, it is known as what type of lawsuit?

Deferred prosecution agreements allow corporations to accept certain conditions in return for the prosecutor not pursuing criminal indictments against them.

According to a survey reported in the text, the great majority of state attorney generals do not believe they have jurisdiction in white collar crime cases.

The Presidential administration of George W.Bush has been very aggressive in pursuing corporate crime cases.