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Business Law Criminal Law and Procedure Online Quiz

Description: Law for Business and Personal Use
Number of Questions: 35
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Anyone who plans a crime or intentionally helps commit a crime is guilty of the same crime.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

The purpose of a punishment is to discipline the wrongdoer and to remedy the wrong caused.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B

Extortion is commonly known as blackmail.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

One who receives stolen property is known as a _____.

  1. false pretences

  2. fence

  3. larceny


Correct Option: B

Robbery and burglary are always felonies.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Other types of larceny include shoplifting, pick pocketing and purse snatching.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Larceny is commonly known as _____.

  1. theft

  2. robbery

  3. burglary


Correct Option: A

How many "elements" must be proven to be convicted of a crime?

  1. one

  2. two

  3. three

  4. four


Correct Option: C

If arrested, a person does not have the right to cross-examine witnesses.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B

Who must prove "criminal insanity" if that is used as a defense?

  1. prosecutor (State)

  2. defendant's lawyer


Correct Option: B

Which is NOT a business-related crime?

  1. forgery

  2. extortion

  3. robbery

  4. false pretenses


Correct Option: C

Criminal intent must be proven to be convicted of a crime.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

If convicted of an infraction, a person could spend time in jail.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B

Corporate officers may have vicarious criminal liability for crimes of the corp. employees.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Money or property that guarantees that the arrested person will appear for hearing/trial.

  1. deposit

  2. bail

  3. down payment


Correct Option: B

Requires an individual to appear to testify, produce documents/evidence in his/her possession.

  1. summons

  2. warrant

  3. subpoena


Correct Option: C

A written accusation declaring that there is enough evidence to try an individual for a crime.

  1. indictment

  2. arraignment

  3. grand jury


Correct Option: A

The preliminary exam of potential jurors.

  1. indictment

  2. grand jury

  3. voir dire


Correct Option: C

Evidence is presented to determine if there is sufficient cause to hold the defendant for trial

  1. preliminary hearing

  2. arraignment

  3. indictment


Correct Option: A

A crime punishable by more than a year in jail, a fine, or even death.

  1. misdemeanor

  2. felony

  3. infraction


Correct Option: B

A court proceeding during which formal charges in an indictment are read.

  1. grand jury

  2. indictment

  3. arraignment


Correct Option: C

Agree to plead guilty to a less serious crime in order to have a more serious charge dropped.

  1. immunity

  2. plea bargain


Correct Option: B

A defense that disproves, justifies or excuses the alleged crime.

  1. self-defense

  2. substantive

  3. procedural

  4. criminal insanity


Correct Option: B

Freedom from prosecution even when one has committed the crime charged.

  1. plea bargain

  2. immunity

  3. self-defense


Correct Option: B

The strategy & evidence presented to prove a defendant is not guilty.

  1. action plan

  2. bail

  3. defense

  4. voir dire


Correct Option: C

Occurs when criminal intent of the employee is substituted for criminal intent for an officer.

  1. realistic

  2. vicarious

  3. limited


Correct Option: B

A defense based on problems with the way evidence is obtained or the accused is questioned.

  1. substantive

  2. procedural

  3. self-defense

  4. immunity


Correct Option: B

The decision of the jury or judge.

  1. sentence

  2. judgement

  3. verdict


Correct Option: C

Action that hinders the administration of justice.

  1. warrant

  2. contempt of court

  3. plea bargain


Correct Option: B

The use of force that appears to be reasonably necessary to prevent serious harm.

  1. self-defense

  2. procedural defense

  3. substantive defense

  4. immunity


Correct Option: A

A less serious crime usually punishable by confinement for less than one year.

  1. Infraction

  2. Misdemeanor

  3. Felony


Correct Option: B

A punishable offense against society.

  1. tort

  2. crime


Correct Option: B

Any penalty provided by law and imposed by a court.

  1. punishment

  2. rehabilitation

  3. fine


Correct Option: A

A reasonable ground for belief.

  1. reasonable cause

  2. probable cause

  3. defense


Correct Option: B

Offenses committed in the business world that do not involve force or violence.

  1. tort

  2. blue-collar crimes

  3. crime

  4. white-collar crimes


Correct Option: D
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