Business Law Criminal Law and Procedure Online Quiz
Description: Law for Business and Personal Use | |
Number of Questions: 35 | |
Created by: Niharika Sharma | |
Tags: business law |
Anyone who plans a crime or intentionally helps commit a crime is guilty of the same crime.
The purpose of a punishment is to discipline the wrongdoer and to remedy the wrong caused.
Extortion is commonly known as blackmail.
One who receives stolen property is known as a _____.
Robbery and burglary are always felonies.
Other types of larceny include shoplifting, pick pocketing and purse snatching.
Larceny is commonly known as _____.
How many "elements" must be proven to be convicted of a crime?
If arrested, a person does not have the right to cross-examine witnesses.
Who must prove "criminal insanity" if that is used as a defense?
Which is NOT a business-related crime?
Criminal intent must be proven to be convicted of a crime.
If convicted of an infraction, a person could spend time in jail.
Corporate officers may have vicarious criminal liability for crimes of the corp. employees.
Money or property that guarantees that the arrested person will appear for hearing/trial.
Requires an individual to appear to testify, produce documents/evidence in his/her possession.
A written accusation declaring that there is enough evidence to try an individual for a crime.
The preliminary exam of potential jurors.
Evidence is presented to determine if there is sufficient cause to hold the defendant for trial
A crime punishable by more than a year in jail, a fine, or even death.
A court proceeding during which formal charges in an indictment are read.
Agree to plead guilty to a less serious crime in order to have a more serious charge dropped.
A defense that disproves, justifies or excuses the alleged crime.
Freedom from prosecution even when one has committed the crime charged.
The strategy & evidence presented to prove a defendant is not guilty.
Occurs when criminal intent of the employee is substituted for criminal intent for an officer.
A defense based on problems with the way evidence is obtained or the accused is questioned.
The decision of the jury or judge.
Action that hinders the administration of justice.
The use of force that appears to be reasonably necessary to prevent serious harm.
A less serious crime usually punishable by confinement for less than one year.
A punishable offense against society.
Any penalty provided by law and imposed by a court.
A reasonable ground for belief.
Offenses committed in the business world that do not involve force or violence.