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40 Cards in this Set
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Crimes are either classified as felonies or misdemeanors according to the severity of their potential punishment. True or false? |
True |
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Generally, all the jurors must vote for conviction before a person can be convicted of a crime True or false? |
True |
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Persons convicted of infractions can only be fined. True or false? |
True |
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The holding of a corporation or one of its officers criminally liable for the actions of one of its employees is referred to as victim less criminal liability. True or false? |
False Vicarious liability. |
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Procedural defenses focus on whether the alleged criminal actually committed the crime. True or false? |
False |
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It is not a crime to buy a property that you know has been stolen. True or false? |
False |
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"Falsely making or altering a writing to defraud another" is the definition of the crime of embezzlement. True or false? |
False |
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"Falsely making or altering a writing to defraud another" is the definition of the crime of _______________. |
Forgery |
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A grant of immunity can eliminate a person's right to refuse to testify on the grounds of self-incrimination. True or False? |
True |
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Generally, what is a crime for an adult is juvenile delinquency for a minor. True or False? |
True |
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what is the standard of proof in a criminal case? a. proof by clear and convincing evidence b. proof by a preponderance of the evidence c. proof beyond a reasonable doubt d. none of these |
c. proof beyond a reasonable doubt |
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under common law, how were those below the age of seven treated with regard to criminal intent? a. their criminal intent had to be proven in court b. they were presumed incapable of forming criminal intent c. they were treated the same as any other alleged criminal d. none of these |
b. they were presumed incapable of forming criminal intent |
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Why would a defendant accept a plea bargain? a. to avoid the risk of being convicted of a more serious offense b. to confront the accuser at the trial c. to save the court time and money d. to win favor with a judge |
a. to avoid the risk of being convicted of a more serious offense |
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A crime is a punishable offense committed against a. the courts b. society c. a victim d. all of the above |
b. society |
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Which of the following parties would not be held to have criminal intent? a. the voluntarily intoxicated b. the insane c. the extremely careless d. all of the above would be held to have criminal intent |
b. the insane |
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Which of the following is not a constitutional right of an accused? a. the right to be represented by a lawyer b. the right to be subject to arrest only when there is probable cause c. the right to refuse to testify against oneself d. the right to a private cell when in jail. |
d. the right to a private cell when in jail. |
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What can the government do to compel a witness to testify after she or he has asserted the right against self-incrimination? a. arrest the witness b. ask the judge to hold the witness in contempt c. grant immunity d. plea bargain |
c. grant immunity |
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Which of the following is not a potential defense to criminal charges? a. ignorance of the law b. self-defense c. criminal insanity d. all of the above are pointed defenses to criminal charges |
a. ignorance of the law |
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Which of the following would not be a white-collar crime? a. stock fraud b. price fixing c. robbery d. income tax evasion |
c. robbery |
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Which of the following is the best definition of contempt of court? a. actions that interfere with the administration of justice b. failure to file an appeal on time c. words that express disrespect for witness d. willful disregard of the instruction of your lawyer |
a. actions that interfere with the administration of justice |
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A person who obtains money or other property by lying about a past or existing fact is guilty of. a. forgery b. perjury c. false pretenses d. larceny |
c. false pretenses |
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Rick was arrested last Friday, but the arresting police officer did not read him his Miranda Rights. What type of defense could his attorney use to defend Rick? a. immunity b. a procedural defense c. a substantive defense d. both a and c |
b. a procedural defense |
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while walking to her bank, a young man grabbed Nikki, threatened to shoot her, and then took her purse. Inside Nikki's purse was her wallet, which included credit cards, her driver's license, and her paycheck. The thief later took her paycheck, signed Nikki's name, and successfully cashed the paycheck. What crime(s) did the thief commit? a. forgery b. bribery c. robbery d. both a and c |
d. both a and c |
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which of the following crimes is not a type of larceny? a. robbery b. burglary c. shoplifting d. forgery |
d. forgery |
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a threat to expose a secret crime or an embarrassing fact unless money is paid to the person issuing the threat is the crime of a. extortion b. conspiracy c. embezzlement d. none of the above |
a. extortion |
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if a witness refuses to testify after the grant of immunity, with what can the witness be charged, as he or she is hindering the administration of justice? a. conspiracy b. extortion c. contempt of court d. none of the above |
c. contempt of court |
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A search to discover evidence will be deemed reasonable if there is ________ for it. a. immunity b. hazardous potential c. probable cause d. probable consent |
c. probable cause |
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Brenton, a bank guard, and his friend Adams, planned to rob Benton's employer, the first bank and trust of Evansville. Shortly before the crime was to be carried out, Benton told Adams that he would have nothing to do with it. Nonetheless, Adams robbed the bank according to the plan, Benton did nothing to stop her. Benton could be charged with. a. embezzlement b. extortion c. conspiracy d. none of the above |
c. conspiracy. |
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Maggie has been unable to sell her home because it is old and deteriorated. in order to build a new house, Maggie sets fire to her house and then files an insurance claim to obtain money to build a new home. what crime did Maggie commit. a. conspiracy b. arson c. robbery d. none of the above |
b. arson |
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A plea bargain that has been arrived at by negotiations between the accused and the prosecutor must still be approved by a. the victim of the crime b. the governor of the state in which the case is being tried c. the judge of the court in which the case is being tried d. no approval is necessary |
c. the judge of the court in which the case is being tried |
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As one of her duties as an administrative assistant in Technical Support, Diana is entrusted with ordering and then inventorying all new computer software and hardware. Diana manipulates invoices, dollar amounts, and the inventory itself with the intent of periodically taking a computer home and then selling it to her friends at a discount. Diana can be charged with ________________? |
embezzlement |
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Jayson earns a great income working as a financial vice president of a major corporation. his company prohibits management from dating lower-level staff members. However, Jayson begins dating one of his employees, Gloria, secretly. When Jayson does not promote Gloria to a position she feels she deserves, she threatens to reveal their relationship and destroy his promising career unless Jayson agrees to pay her $2,000 a month. Gloria is committing a crime known as _________?. |
Extortion and blackmail |
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The specific conduct of the defendant that violates the statute is referred to as the criminal _________________. |
Act |
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Russell threw a paper cup out his window at a stoplight. Although Russell can not be placed in jail for littering, he can be severely fined. Littering is a type of criminal offense known as a(n) _________________. |
infraction |
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victor was arrested and accused of a variety of crimes including arson, bribery, and conspiracy to commit fraud. Victor and his attorney agree that he will plead guilty to the bribery charges in exchange for having the more serious crimes of arson and conspiracy dropped. This process is known as __________________. |
plea bargaining |
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A crime punishable by confinement in a county or city jail for less than one year, by fine, or both known as a(n) ________________________. |
Misdemeanor |
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If two local competing telecommunications companies secretly agree to cooperate and fix consumer pricing higher than the nationwide average on their similar communications products and services, the companies have violated the federal _________________. |
Antitrust laws |
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Entering a building without permission when intending to commit a crime therein is known as __________________. |
Burglary |
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Freedom from prosecution even when one has committed the crime charged is ____________. |
immunity |
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Sara's brother, Eddie, works in the shipping and receiving department of a brass furniture company. the brass furniture is expensive and is something that neither Sara nor Eddie can easily afford. On Sara's 25th birthday Eddie gives her three expensive pieces of brass furniture. Sara accepted the furniture knowing that Eddie stole the furniture from his employer. Sara is guilty of the crime of _______________. |
Receiving stolen property |
