Robbery of persons inhabiting a dwelling is called
a. home invasion
b. aggravated robbery
c. burglary
d. aggravated burglary
Actions taken to provide services of a prostitute is called
a. procuring
b. promoting
c. pimping
d. All of these choices
The offense of injuring the character or reputation of another by oral or written
communication of false statements is
a. defamation
b. libel
c. slander
d. stalking
Which branch of the government administers and enforces criminal laws?
a. the legislative branch
b. the judicial branch
c. the executive branch
d. the state branch
Theft differs from robbery in that robbery involves force or threat of force.
a. True
b. False
If the underlying criminal acts do not affect interstate commerce
a. the federal government has no jurisdiction to prosecute
b. the federal government still has jurisdiction to prosecute under special provisions of
the RICO statute
c. the federal government can engage in a joint prosecution with the state
d. the state government can elect to turn the case over to federal officials
Taking advantage of an older person, or abusing them physically, is called
a. elder abuse
b. retirement abuse
c. ageism
d. elder hate
The Uniform Controlled Substances Act divides drugs into how many schedules?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 9
The “usable quantity” rule holds that a useless trace amount is not
a. a usable amount
b. a sufficient amount
c. a chargeable amount
d. a sufficient quantity
To obtain a RICO or “little RICO” conviction, the prosecution must prove which of the
following except?
a. that the enterprise existed and was engaged in racketeering activity
b. that the defendants were members of the racketeering enterprise
c. two or more incidents of racketeering conduct “that have the same or similar intents,
results, victims, or methods of commission
d. that the enterprise transferred assets across state lines
Which of the following elements is included in wire fraud but NOT necessary in bank
fraud?
a. the wire communication must cross state lines
b. the bank fraud must cross state lines
c. the wire communication must cross international borders
d. the bank fraud must cross international borders
A party to a crime could be a person who aids and assists in the commission of the
crime.
a. True
b. False
Susie is out at a night club she frequents and it is crowded. She feels the hands of
another patron on her hip as he attempts to move past her. She asks the bouncer to
detain the man as she dials 911. The police respond and when they arrive on the scene
they arrest the man.
The man’s attorney probably moved to have the charges charged on the basis of
a. the hip not being an intimate part of the body
b. the man accidentally placed his hand on the hip
c. the man was pushed from behind and only touched Susie’s hip to steady himself
d. the man was drunk and didn’t mean anything by touching the hip
Richie is a leader in organized crime and unbeknownst to him his accountant has been
working with federal investigators in exposing the crime syndicate’s illegal activities.
Davey the accountant turns over the last bit of information needed to bring federal
racketeering charges against Richie, who is arrested the same day Davey disappears.
The federal government, out of concern for Davey and his family, place them in a
a. witness outreach program
b. witness appreciation program
c. witness protection program
d. witness trust program
One way in which terrorists move funds in and out of the United States is through the
use of IVTS. What does IVTS stand for?
a. international value transfer systems
b. international value terrorist systems
c. informal value transfer systems
d. informal value terrorist systems
Under what system do the states have the primary responsibility of maintaining public
order and safety within each state?
a. the American system of federalism
b. the American system of dualism
c. the American system of constitutionalism
d. the American system of commercialism
In Zadvydasv.Davis, the U.S. Supreme Court held that such a detention could not
extend beyond the necessary to remove the alien.
a. reasonable time
b. proper and
c. maximum time
d. minimum time
An example of immovable property would be
a. cars
b. lumber
c. money
d. real estate
According to the U.S. Supreme Court, it is the duty of law enforcement to define
obscenity.
a. True
b. False
According to the text, terrorists sometimes use which of the following to move funds in
and out of the United States?
a. radio advertisements
b. All of these choices
c. television commercials
d. electronic wire transfers
Courts generally have held that partial amnesia
a. does not render the defendant incompetent to stand trial
b. renders a defendant incompetent to stand trial permanently
c. renders a defendant incompetent to stand trial until their memory returns
d. denies the defendant a fair trial and violates due process
Reports show that people are detained annually for violations of the immigration laws.
a. more than a million
b. less than a million
c. more than ten million
d. less than 500,000
Susie is out at a night club she frequents and it is crowded. She feels the hands of
another patron on her hip as he attempts to move past her. She asks the bouncer to
detain the man as she dials 911. The police respond and when they arrive on the scene
they arrest the man.
Given the information in the preface, the man arrested at the bar was likely charged
with
a. robbery
b. offensive touching
c. battery
d. mayhem
The fighting words exception to First Amendment protection generally requires
a. the use of obscenity
b. face-to-face confrontation
c. a defamatory message
d. vulgar language
Laws protecting intellectual property do NOT include which of the following?
a. copyright laws
b. trade secrets
c. wire fraud
d. All of these choices
Pimping includes not only securing clients for a prostitute, but also living off the
prostitutes illegal earnings.
a. True
b. False
An employee who steals money or property from their employer commits
a. extortion
b. bribery
c. fraud
d. embezzlement
An individual who unlawfully restrains or detains another may be charged with
a. false imprisonment
b. kidnapping
c. involuntary servitude
d. child snatching
Robbery is the taking of property from a person or from the presence of the victim by
the use of force or threat of force.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following has NOT been considered to be a “true threat”?
a. threats against public officials
b. threats by schoolchildren against teachers or other students
c. terrorist threats
d. support of extreme political beliefs
In many jurisdictions, the unlawful entry into a dwelling by a person who knows
someone is present in the dwelling at the time of the entry, and who is armed with a
dangerous weapon which he uses or threatens to use against someone inside the
dwelling is considered the crime of
a. intimidation
b. extortion
c. home invasion
d. ‘strong arm” robbery
State laws or regulations stating how and when police officers may use force must also
comply with the
a. Fourth Amendment
b. Fifth Amendment
c. Sixth Amendment
d. Seventh Amendment
A complete and voluntary renunciation of criminal purpose is not a defense to a charge
of attempt to commit a crime.
a. True
b. False
In most jurisdictions, a defendant who unlawfully enters a building with intent to
commit a rape or arson
a. can be convicted of burglary
b. can be convicted of burglary only if they completed the crime they intended to
commit when they entered the building
c. cannot be convicted of burglary
d. can be convicted of burglary if they also stole property once inside the building
The ordinary and probable cause of a result is called the .
The procedure by which a person who has fled to avoid criminal prosecution is brought
back to the jurisdiction is called .
The equal protection clause is found in the Amendment.
What are the elements of the general burglary offense?
Answer:N/A
Distinguish between a prosecution for the same offense or for a separate offense.
Answer:N/A
The primary criminal laws aimed at property fraud are the federal copyright and patent
acts and federal and state trade secret acts.
One of the elements of the crime of terrorism under most state laws is to or coerce a
civilian population.
States have laws similar to federal RICO laws, commonly known as .
A defendant may argue combat as a defense to an assault or battery.
Explain the difference between specific intent and general intent crimes.
Answer:N/A
Because most criminal homicide statutes prohibited only the killing of a “person” or a
“human being,” these statutes did not include the killing of a , which was not a person
under the common law.
A serous expression of an intent to inflict bodily harm is called .
The Act can be used to prosecute those involved in criminal activities that cross state
borders or involve foreign commerce.
Some conspiracy statutes require evidence of an overt act by one of the co-conspirators.
What is the justification for such a requirement? In what type of case might an overt act
not be required?
Answer:N/A
Name two federal criminal statutes frequently used to convict white-collar criminals.
Answer:N/A
Define, compare and contrast the four main goals or purposes of the criminal justice
system.
Answer:N/A