Question 1

List the elements the government must prove in order to establish bribery of a public official under the federal statute criminalizing that offense.

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In order to establish bribery of a publi...

Question 2

Which amendment provides the right to a speedy and public trial?

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A)   The Second Amendment.
B)   The Third Amendment.
C)   The Fourth Amendment.
D)   The Sixth Amendment.
E)   None, because there is no such right.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

What must a prosecutor show in order for a corporation to be held criminally liable for the acts of an employee?

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In order for a corporation to be held cr...

Question 4

Reference - Cosmetic Profits. Sally is the vice president at Big Name Cosmetics Company. Through important and material nonpublic information, she learns that the company is soon going to purchase a smaller chain of stores. It is expected that stock in Big Name Cosmetics will rise dramatically at that point. Sally immediately buys a number of shares of her company's stock. She also tells her friend Alice about the expected purchase of stores. Alice wanted to purchase stock in the company but lacked the funds with which to do so. Although she did not have the funds in Bank A, Alice decided to draw a check on Bank A and deposit the check in Bank B and then proceed to write a check on Bank B to cover the purchase of the stock. She planned to write a check on Bank B and deposit in Bank A just before the check was presented to Bank A in an attempt to create an artificial balance. Of what offense, if any, is Alice guilty of by her method of payment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ponzi scheme
B)   Insider-trading scheming
C)   Pretexting
D)   Check defalcation
E)   Check kitingF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is the making of threats for the purpose of obtaining money or property?

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A)   Bribery
B)   Criminal Fraud
C)   Extortion
D)   Both bribery and extortion
E)   ImportationF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Of which of the following must a defendant be informed before questioning?

Accepted Answer

A)   That the defendant must answer questions or there will be a presumption of guilt at trial.
B)   That statements made to law enforcement before arraignment may not be used against the defendant in court.
C)   That the defendant has the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police.
D)   That unless the defendant can afford any attorney, the defendant will not have an attorney.
E)   That the right to an attorney does not begin until after the defendant is arraigned.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

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