ACCT2700- Quiz 10

Seymour is accused of a crime. To obtain information about the crime from Seymour, the state can

grant Seymour immunity from prosecution.

Lloyd is accused of a crime. Evidence of his allegedly criminal activities can be excluded from a trial

if the evidence is "fruit of the poisonous tree."

Kim takes off her ring and places it on her desk while she works. Without her knowledge or consent, her coworker Lum picks up the ring, puts it on, and walks away. Lum has likely committed

larcency

Zoey is accused of auto theft. She refuses to give information related to her alleged criminal activities because she suspects it will be used to prosecute her. This is

the privilege against self-incrimination.

The most potent weapons against white-collar criminals include the federal laws prohibiting mail and wire fraud.

true

Beau devises a scheme to send fraudulent e-mails—claiming that an arrest warrant has been issued for non-payment of taxes—to individual taxpayers. By these false pretenses, Beau intends to obtain money and personal data. This is

wire fraud

Fraudulent appropriation of another's property with which a person has been entrusted is the crime of receiving stolen goods.

false

In a criminal case, the defendant must convince the court that based on the evidence it is more likely than not that the defendant is not guilty.

false

One of the purposes of criminal law is to compensate the victims.

false

Chic signs Del's name, without authorization, to the back of Del's paycheck, which was issued by Earth Foods Market. This is

forgery

Evita, a police officer, wants to search the offices of Debit & Credit, Accountants. She asks Judge Bern to issue a warrant. No warrant for a search can be issued without

probable cause.

Niles enters Omelet Café and points a gun at the cashier Pico. Niles forces Pico to open the register and give him all the money. Niles will most likely be charged with

robbery

Syd offers Tina, a city inspector, money to overlook health code violations in his restaurant. Tina accepts the money and overlooks the violations. Syd is charged with the crime of bribery. The crime occurred when

the bribe was offered

Khan, the owner of Lakeside Park, trusts Moira to manage the resort's daily cash flow. One night, without Khan's knowledge or consent, Moira takes and keeps $1,000 from the receipts. This is most likely

embezzlement

Larceny involves force or fear, but robbery does not.

false

A criminal defendant has the right to confront accusers and to present his or her own witnesses.

true

Crimes are offenses against society as a whole.

true

If the evidence of a defendant's guilt was obtained improperly, it normally cannot be used against the defendant in court.

true

In a criminal case, the state must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

true

The U.S. Constitution provides safeguards that apply not only in federal but also in state courts.

true