An ex post facto law is basically a
a. legislative infliction of criminal punishment without a trial
b. retroactive criminal statute
c. limitation on freedom of speech
d. federal criminal statute
Julie “the snake” Python is a known drug dealer and is always under surveillance by the
police. One day she is stopped for jay walking and while speaking to the police
consents for them to search her bags. This search produced 7 Kilos of cocaine and 4
pounds of marijuana.
Due to the large amount of drugs on Julie’s possession, a judge or jury could easily
conclude that she is a drug dealer
instead of a drug user. This conclusion is referred to as a__
a. Inference
b. Due Process
c. Mens rea
d. Actus reus
Sarah gives her boyfriend a ride to work, but on the way home is pulled over for
speeding. During the issuance of the ticket, the officer notices a clear plastic bag
halfway under the back passenger seat. He asks what it is and when Sarah hands it over,
the officer arrests her for possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.
Based on the information found in the preface, the police charge Sarah based on
a. the large amount of an illegal drug found in her possession
b. their desire to clean up the streets
c. the large amount of money found in Sarah’s purse
d. the fact the drugs were found in the car Sarah was driving
A class or type of criminal conduct that has solely economic gain to the criminal as its
goal is known as
a. white collar crime
b. racketeering
c. wire fraud
d. bank fraud
Which of the following is NOT required to file a currency transaction report?
a. businesses
b. individuals
c. financial institutions
d. banks
A person may have lawful possession of property yet not be the owner.
a. True
b. False
The death penalty may not be imposed upon a person determined to be insane.
a. True
b. False
Victims of drunk driving may be able to sue bars or individuals who furnished the
alcoholic drinks.
a. True
b. False
A person must leave the store without paying for goods before a theft occurs.
a. True
b. False
A persistent, rapid, involuntary, side-to side eye movement is called
a. narcissism
b. glaucoma
c. stigmatism
d. nystagmus
Craig and Jamie really love music, movies, and just about anything that can be played,
watched or listened to on an electronic device. Craig downloads several songs and a
couple movies, paying the movie and song companies for them. He then exports them
to Jamie so that she may watch and listen at her leisure. Jamie pays Craig five dollars
for the bundle.
Craig would be in violation of federal copyright act when he
a. transferred them to Jamie’s computer
b. took five dollars in payment from Jamie
c. filed to inform the record and movie companies of the sale
d. failed to pay income tax on the five dollar sale
Sammy’s the mayor of Friendlyville and has been siphoning money from the Boys’ and
Girls Club over the past six years, amassing a tidy sum of $58,000. When the scam
comes to light, investigators interview Sammy, who disavows any knowledge of the
crime, blaming the allegations on political enemies. John, the deputy mayor, who has
known of Sammy’s illegal behavior for some time, provides a complete picture of
Sammy’s crimes to investigators and now both John and Sammy are placed under
arrest, but not before deleting as many emails about the subject as possible.
Which of the defendants would be guilty of committing misprision of felony?
a. Sammy
b. John
c. both Sammy and John
d. neither Sammy nor John
Federal and state RICO laws generally require the government to prove that the
defendants committed or conspired to commit acts of racketeering.
a. True
b. False
Mark is giving testimony at his trial. He uses a disparaging word to describe the
prosecutor and the judge halts the proceedings.
The type of contempt exhibited by Mark was direct because it
a. directly challenged the authority of the court
b. occurred in the presence of the judge
c. may be punished following a trial on the issue
d. directly affected the trial
Hiding retail goods on the person can constitute taking in a shoplifting crime.
a. True
b. False
While the classification system suggested by the Model Penal Code distinguishes
between each level of mental state, the distinction
a. always makes a difference
b. does not always make a difference
c. is never important
d. is always important
Using money, property, or “favors” to influence a public or private official to act in
some agreed manner is a(n)
a. kickback
b. bribe
c. mail fraud
d. extortion
Which of the following area is not included in strict liability crimes?
a. traffic violations
b. narcotics laws
c. public health laws
d. first-degree murder
The offense of inciting another to commit a crime is not completed until the other
person performs the unlawful act.
a. True
b. False
A defendant of questionable competency should not be tried for a criminal violation
because
a. trials of incompetent persons violate their due process rights
b. due process requires persons charged with crimes to be given an opportunity to
consult with counsel
c. due process requires persons charged with crimes to be given an opportunity to assist
in their own defense
d. all of these answers are correct
The majority rule in the United States is that crimes like purse snatching are not
robberies unless
a. there is some force used greater than that needed to take the purse
b. the value of the purse is greater than $100
c. two or more perpetrators participate
d. another crime is committed during the purse snatching
Depraved-mind murder
a. includes specific intent to injure or harm
b. is called second-degree murder in some states
c. is always a capital offense
d. is a misdemeanor
The primary difference between the offenses of “kidnapping” and “hostage taking” is
a. one is a felony while the other is a misdemeanor
b. there is no difference, the offenses are identical
c. only kidnapping requires forcible movement of the victim
d. only hostage taking was a crime at common law
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 could be arrested for
a. Possession of criminal tools
b. Possession of illegal tools
c. Possession of burglary tools
d. Possession of stolen tools
In the state of WI during the month of February it can easily reach below zero on any
given day. During this time period Johnny M is trying to sleep in an alley behind some
businesses. The temperature is reaching -20 degrees. Johnny realizes that he is about to
freeze to death unless he gets inside a warm building. He sees a back door to one of the
businesses and breaks it open. Johnny is able to get warm and he sleeps just inside this
store. In the morning, the owner comes to the store and finds Johnny and the broken
door. The owner calls the police.
During this incident, Johnny displayed:
a. Reasonable doubt
b. Due process
c. Actus Reus
d. Mens Rea
If a defendant plans to engage in conduct that he believes to be a crime, but the conduct
as planned is not a crime, the defendant is
a. guilty of an attempt
b. guilty of conspiracy
c. not guilty of an attempt
d. none of these answers is correct
Military courts have jurisdiction over members of the Armed Forces who commit
crimes while off-base and off- duty.
a. True
b. False
A rebuttable presumption means the presumption
a. may not be overcome by the presentation of evidence
b. may be overcome by the presentation of evidence
c. may be presented by the prosecution only
d. may be presented by the defense only
To be mentally fit to stand trial, the defendant must have the ability to cooperate with
defense counsel and
a. speak and understand English
b. have the ability to hear and see
c. remember what happened at the time of the alleged crime
d. understand the charges and proceedings
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.
The police notice nystagmus in Margaret’s eyes, smell alcohol on her breath and decide
to administer a .
a. drug test
b. water logged test
c. urinalysis test
d. a field sobriety test
Because the goal of the commitment was to furnish treatment to the sex offender, rather
than punish him for criminal conduct, it is generally held that these civil commitments
do not violate the
a. Double Jeopardy Clause or Ex Post Facto Clause of the U.S. Constitution
b. Double Jeopardy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
c. Ex Post Facto Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
d. None of these choices
Distinguish between the method of imposing criminal liability upon a child under age 7
and a child of age 14.
Answer:N/A
According to the money laundering statutes, what are proceeds? How have the courts
defined proceeds?
Answer:N/A
Federal jurisdiction is possible under RICO if the underlying acts affect commerce.
Under what circumstances may physical contact without consent constitute a criminal
offense? Provide examples.
Answer:N/A
Inchoate crimes are crimes themselves but also to a more serious crime.
The ban on cruel and unusual punishments requires that punishments be to the
seriousness of the offense.
This burglary at the apartment building led to a White House cover-up that resulted in a
presidential resignation.
The areas of questioning of a sexual assault victim are prohibited by laws.
Sentences that are to be served are served at the same time.
Loud, obnoxious, or other offensive conduct in a public place is called .
What are the elements of the crime of theft?
Answer:N/A
Willfully inflicting an injury on another so as to cripple or mutilate the person is
referred to as .
Discuss some of the differences that result depending upon whether a crime is classified
as a felony or a misdemeanor.
Answer:N/A
How do presumptions and inferences help a fact finder conclude that facts have been
proved? Why are they important in the criminal law? What is the difference between a
presumption and an inference?
Answer:N/A
Describe the state of sexual relations in the United States today.
Answer:N/A
Explain the mens rea of the crime of attempt.
Answer:N/A
Money can be by buying cash or bearer instruments.