BLAW 2200: Connect Quiz Review (Chapter 6)

What is a possible punishment for a misdemeanor?

Six months in jail

Which law allows a private citizen to sue an employer on behalf of the government for fraud?

The False Claims Act

Which federal statute forbids a registered accounting firm from providing specific non-audit services to an audit client?

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act

True or False: A defendant wo is convicted of a white-collar offense may be disqualified from employment

True

True or False: In a criminal trial, society is seen as the victim whereas in a civil trial involves an individual victim or victims

True

True or False: The advantage of a nolo contendere plea over a guilty plea is that the former cannot be used against the defendant in a civil suit

True

True or False: The burden of proof in a criminal case is beyond a reasonable doubt

True

The responsibility imposed on a person for damages caused by another is known as:

Vicarious liability

When does a law enforcement agent read Miranda rights to an arrested individual?

Before questioning

A corrupt and illegal activity in which a person offers, gives, solicits, or receive money, services, or anything of value to gain an illicit advantage is known as:

Bribery

A violator of RICO may be subject to:

Civil liability, a criminal fine, and/or imprisonment

A crime punishable by imprisonment for one year or more is classified as:

A felony

A building code violation is an example of:

A petty offense

Which criminal offense occurs when a person obtains money, property, and/or services from another by wrongfully threatening or inflicting harm on the other person?

Extortion

True or False: An individual or business is the plaintiff in a criminal case

False

The _____ files charges against the ____ in a criminal proceeding

Government, defendant

Which element of a crime requires the government to prove that the defendant acted with the state of mind required by the law defining the relevant offense?

Mens rea

What two elements must the government demonstrate to punish an individual for criminal behavior?

Mens rea and actus reus

Which of the following is not an affirmative defense?

Mistake of law

Actus reus requires that the government show

a wrongful behavior by the defendant