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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 or False True False

True

The government is the plaintiff in a criminal case. True or False True False

True

CONCEPT REVIEW: The judge must consider whether the owner of the Internet dating service committed a white-collar crime. Specifically, she must give a decision for whether the defendant committed fraud against Miss Morgan. Reread the section in your book discussing fraud. Then watch the video clip to apply what you learn. When questioned by the judge, which further piece of evidence does Miss Morgan give to the judge to consider whether fraud occurred? Multiple Choice Dates were short. Defendant knowingly deceived. Plaintiff was unhappy. Dates were brief. Defendant broke contract.

Defendant knowingly deceived.

CONCEPT REVIEW: The judge must consider whether the owner of the Internet dating service committed a white-collar crime. Specifically, she must give a decision for whether the defendant committed fraud against Miss Morgan. Reread the section in your book discussing fraud. The judge is concerned about potential fraudulent actions of the owner of the dating service. To try to understand whether fraud actually occurred, the judge begins to question the defendant. What question does she ask him to determine whether his actions were fraudulent? Multiple Choice Do you do background checks? Did you invade privacy? Do you use the dating service? Did you input customer profiles? Did you commit fraud?

Did you input customer profiles?

The burden of proof in a civil case is beyond a reasonable doubt. True or False True False

False

Miss Morgan, the plaintiff, is upset over an Internet dating service she enrolled in. She alleges that the dating service was fraudulent. The defendant argues he never intended to deceive Miss Morgan, and that he made all of his service's policies very clear via a disclaimer on the website. CONCEPT REVIEW: The judge must consider whether the owner of the Internet dating service committed a white-collar crime. Specifically, she must give a decision for whether the defendant committed fraud against Miss Morgan. Reread the section in your book discussing fraud. Then watch the video clip to apply what you learn. Why does the judge rule that the defendant is not guilty of fraud? I. His website stated he did not screen clients. II. Miss Morgan was the only one out of 200 people who complained. III. The defendant had a 30-day money-back guarantee for unsatisfied clients. IV. Miss Morgan failed to prove damages. Multiple Choice I and III I and II I, II, and III I, II, III, and IV

I and III

CONCEPT REVIEW: The judge must consider whether the owner of the Internet dating service committed a white-collar crime. Specifically, she must give a decision for whether the defendant committed fraud against Miss Morgan. Reread the section in your book discussing fraud. Which of the following describes the reason the plaintiff believes the dating service was fraudulent? I. The owner paid one of his family members to go on a date. II. She got no dates from her membership in the service. III. The owner went on the date himself. IV. She had six bad dates. V. Her dates were rude to her. Multiple Choice III and V II only II and III I only IV and V

I only

viewers are presented with a scenario of a trial for fraud. Miss Morgan, the plaintiff, is upset over an Internet dating service she enrolled in. She alleges that the dating service was fraudulent. The defendant argues he never intended to deceive Miss Morgan, and that he made all of his service's policies very clear via a disclaimer on the website. CONCEPT REVIEW: The judge must consider whether the owner of the Internet dating service committed a white-collar crime. Specifically, she must give a decision for whether the defendant committed fraud against Miss Morgan. Reread the section in your book discussing fraud. Then watch the video clip to apply what you learn. Video Case: Watch the video below all the way through, then answers the questions that follow. Who did the plaintiff (Miss Morgan) bring to court to sue? Multiple Choice Internet dating service. A man she went on a date with. Her coworker's boyfriend. Her ex-boyfriend. Internet chat room service.

Internet dating service.

CONCEPT REVIEW: The judge must consider whether the owner of the Internet dating service committed a white-collar crime. Specifically, she must give a decision for whether the defendant committed fraud against Miss Morgan. Reread the section in your book discussing fraud. The defendant offers which piece of evidence to show that if the plaintiff were unhappy, she should have taken action? Multiple Choice White-collar crime laws. Money-back guarantee. He offers no evidence. Antifraud statutes. The U.S Constitution.

Money-back guarantee.

_________________ is used by private citizens to sue employers on behalf of the government for fraud. Multiple Choice The Consumer Fraud Act The False Claims Act The Commerce Clause RICO

The False Claims Act

Which federal statute criminalizes specific nonaudit services when provided by a registered accounting firm to an audit client? Multiple Choice The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act The Sarbanes-Oxley Act The Glass-Steagall Act The False Claims Act

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act

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

True

A crime punishable by imprisonment for one year or more is classified as Multiple Choice a felony. strict liability. a misdemeanor. a tort.

a felony

Miranda rights are read to an arrested individual by a law enforcement agent ____________________. Multiple Choice before questioning. at sentences. at the trial. during discovery.

before questioning.

A wrongful conversion of another's funds or property by one who is lawfully in possession of those funds or property is known as Multiple Choice extortion. larceny. embezzlement. bribery.

embezzlement.

The responsibility imposed on a person for damages caused by another is known as Multiple Choice public liability. liability without fault. strict liability. vicarious liability.

vicarious liability.


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