What is the usual limit under federal law, 28 U.S.C. 1826, on the period a person can be
held in jail for civil contempt for refusal to obey a court order?
a. 18 months
b. 24 months
c. 36 months
d. 48 months
The Communications Decency Act passed by Congress in 1996, was found to be
unconstitutional because it violated which amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
a. the 1stAmendment
b. the 2ndAmendment
c. the 4thAmendment
d. the 5thAmendment
Lance acts as a carrier for those who wish to send money in support of known terrorist
organizations. He is a bright-eyed young man who never arouses the suspicion of
Customs agents. One time, Lance became ill midway through his route and sent
deposited the money into an account, where it was then moved to a second account, this
one held by the terrorist group.
Which of the following ways did Lance usually move money out of the United States?
a. courier system
b. wire transfer
c. informal value-transfer system
d. Web-page transfer
Margaret is at a friends house, toasting their graduation from high school. Margaret is
getting tipsy and tired and decides to go home. Margaret’s friend protests, and asks her
to stay the night, but Margaret is adamant and leaves. Margaret weaves into the
oncoming lane, forcing the car in the opposite lane to rn into the ditch. The police stop
Margaret after witnessing the incident.
A civil suits against Margaret’s friend and/or the parents, allowed under “dram shop”
laws, is brought by
a. Margaret’s parents
b. the prosecutor
c. the presiding judge
d. the person whose car Margaret forced off the rode
The age selected by the jurisdiction as the minimum age for a child’s criminal
responsibility creates a conclusive presumption that
a. a child under that age lacks the capacity to commit a crime
b. a child under that age would not commit a crime
c. a child under that age does not want to commit a crime
d. a child under that age has the capacity to commit a crime
Impossibility is generally not a defense, unless
a. the crime did not occur
b. the defendant is ruled mentally incompetent
c. what is being attempted is a crime
d. what is being attempted is not a crime
“Outsiders,” “insiders” and “tippees” are a part of what type of crime?
a. insider trading
b. wire fraud
c. bank fraud
d. identity theft
Sophisticated color copiers allow what law enforcement officers call ” ” to print
thousands of crude bills.
a. casual counterfeiters
b. professional craftspeople
c. amateur counterfeiters
d. None of these choices
Mary murdered her boyfriend, Bob, and then fled across state lines to avoid arrest. At
her trial, May claimed that she was already in the neighboring state when Bob met his
untimely demise.
On the other hand, the burden of proof for an affirmative defense rests with
a. Mary
b. prosecution
c. judge
d. police
Double jeopardy prohibits a person from
a. being tried for an offense and then for a lesser-included offense
b. being tried by both state and federal governments for the same offense
c. being tried by two different states for the same offense
d. being tried again after the appellate court grants a new trial
A verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity results in
a. dismissal of the charges
b. incarceration of the defendant
c. hospitalization of the defendant
d. a suspended sentence for the defendant
Chad “the hammer” Roso gets into an argument with his girlfriend Megan “too hot”
Kole and threatens to kill her.
He tells her he is going into his bedroom to get his gun and then she “is down!” Megan
“too hot” calls the police who arrive within two minutes and bust down the door just in
time to see Chad “the hammer” pointing his gun at Megan screaming, “I”m going to kill
you!” The police utilize their Taser and shock Chad before he is able to kill Megan.
Because Chad “the hammer” convinced Scott ‘slim shady” to help in this crime, Chad
could be charged with__
a. Anticipatory
b. Solicitation
c. Conspiracy
d. Limitless
People who believe that organized government is evil may be referred to as
a. advocates
b. anarchists
c. agents
d. agnostics
To obtain a conviction under RICO, the government must prove that the defendant
a. is part of a continuing criminal enterprise
b. has committed at least three felonies
c. has invested illegally obtained funds
d. is a member of the Mafia
The shortest time a defendant would serve would result from which type of sentence?
a. consecutive
b. concurrent
c. conditional
d. suspended
Credit card theft
a. requires that the thief have actual possession of the card
b. requires that the thief take and carry away the card
c. can occur merely by unauthorized use of a credit card number
d. is a form of embezzlement
If a murder victim’s body is never found, the defendant cannot be convicted of murder.
a. True
b. False
Johnny ‘sneaky” Burgle sneaks into his neighbor’s house through a basement window
and begins to conceal items into this large bag. Johnny ‘sneaky” Burgle accidentally
knocked over a vase, which made a loud noise when it broke. This noise woke up the
home owner. The home owner confronted Johnny and ordered him out of his house.
Because Johnny was burglarizing his home the home owner can use what type of force?
a. Deadly force
b. Deadly but not deadly force
c. Non-deadly force
d. No force at all.
Credit card theft can be proved by showing that the defendant
a. caused purchases to be made with the number taken from another person’s credit card
b. caused purchases to be made with a card that had exceed its limit
c. purchased stolen merchandise
d. shoplifted while holding someone else’s wallet
A serious expression of the intent to inflict bodily harm is the definition of
a. hate speech
b. threats of violence
c. terrorist threats
d. true threat
In a jury trial, jeopardy attaches once
a. the jury is sworn
b. the first witness is sworn in
c. the jury reaches a verdict
d. the judge imposes a sentence
All states have abolished common law crimes.
a. True
b. False
In 2006 the United Nations reported that was the most highly abused hard drug in the
world, with almost as many addicts as cocaine and heroin combined.
a. ice
b. crank
c. poor man’s cocaine
d. All of these choices
Officer Jones stops a car for speeding (55 mph in a 25 mph school zone). The driver of
this vehicle becomes very argumentative and refuses to give the officer his driver’s
license. The police officer tells the driver that if he doesn’t provide his driver’s license
then he will be placed under arrest. The driver refuses to comply with the police
officer’s orders and yells, “take me to jail then!!”
Which rule does not put a limit on the use of deadly force by the occupant?
a. the trespasser rule
b. homeowner rule
c. the “make my day” rule
d. the castle rule
Which of the following statements regarding money laundering is FALSE?
a. The USA PATRIOT Act toughened money laundering laws.
b. It is the world’s third largest business.
c. Money laundering is a crime only on the federal level.
d. Sentences for cash smuggling have been increased.
Some states have limited the felony murder rule by requiring that the
a. defendant have intend to kill the victim
b. felony is a dangerous one
c. victim has actively opposed the defendant
d. victim has acted negligently
Which of the following is one of the crimes the federal Travel Act addresses?
a. extortion
b. interstate prostitution
c. kidnapping
d. possession of stolen property
A person may be arrested for
a. the possession of criminal or burglary tools
b. possession of ordinary work tools
c. potentially useful tools such as screwdrivers and hammers
d. window repair kits normally used to mask burglaries
Which of the following is NOT considered prostitution?
a. engaging in sexual relations with another person for a fee
b. offering to engage in sexual relations with another person for a fee
c. requesting to pay a fee to another person for sexual services
d. engaging in sexual relations with a spouse
What is the most widely abused and misused drug in America and in many other
countries?
a. alcohol
b. meth
c. marijuana
d. cocaine
Susie “pick pocket” Ditts is a known criminal in the Detroit area and the police keep a
close eye on her. Late one night her car is pulled over by the Detroit police for speeding
and in plain view they see many tools that they deem as burglar tools.
Susie hides stolen goods away, and only she knows where they are located. She does
not possess them but would be guilty nonetheless of
a. constructive possession
b. receiving stolen goods
c. carrying possession
d. illegal possession
Any fraudulent scheme that uses an interstate delivery system may be prosecuted as a
felony under
a. the federal mail fraud statute
b. a state criminal fraud law
c. both the federal mail fraud statute and state criminal fraud law
d. neither the federal mail fraud statute nor a state criminal fraud law
Most state statutes on criminal conspiracy have replaced the “bilateral approach” with
the .
The Amendment prohibits execution of a prisoner who is insane.
Explain what is involved in the crime known as insider trading. Why is the government
interested in controlling this type of behavior?
Answer:N/A
The doctrine permitting people who have been assaulted in their homes by a trespasser
to stand their ground and
use such force as is necessary and reasonable to defend themselves is called the ” ”
doctrine.
The use of force is justified if the the other person’s behavior is .
The taking of property from a person or from the presence of a victim by use or threat
of force is the crime of
Americans who commit crimes in countries are subject to prosecution before foreign
courts, whether they are military personnel or tourists.
Deliberate tax and tax fraud are generally punished as crimes
How do terrorists get financial support?
Answer:N/A
In what circumstances may abandonment of the criminal purpose have an effect on
liability for an attempt, or liability for criminal acts done in a conspiracy?
Answer:N/A
The time under common law for an individual to be held responsible for the cause of
someone’s death was .
Using excessive force during an arrest would constitute an unreasonable seizure in
violation of the Amendment.
In , the court reasoned that private use of marijuana might have an adverse impact on
federal drug laws.
Knowingly altering or damaging evidence intended to be used in a court proceeding is
called .
The ban on cruel and unusual punishment is found in the Amendment.