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Chapter 5: Criminal Liability

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Chapter 5: Criminal Liability

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5-1 §5.AQ source ↗

Explain White Collar Crime.

Answer

White collar crimes are characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust. They are committed by business professionals. They generally involve fraud, and the employees committing the crimes are motivated by the desire for financial gains or fear of losing business standing, money, or property. Fraud is the intentional misrepresentation of material facts for monetary gain. This type of crime is not dependent on threats or violence.

5-3 §5.AQ source ↗

The crime of larceny includes:
  1. a.
    The nontresspassory taking and controlling of personal property.
  2. b.
    The trespassory taking and carrying away of real or personal property.
  3. c.
    Joyriding.
  4. d.
    The trespassory taking and control of personal property.

Answer

D. The trespassory taking and control of personal property.

5-5 §5.AQ source ↗

What is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

Answer

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits bribery payments by U.S. companies to foreign government officials with an intent to influence foreign business results. One example of bribery would be a situation in which a pharmaceutical company offers special benefits to individuals who agree to prescribe their medications.

5-7 §5.AQ source ↗

The burden of proof in a criminal case is:
  1. a.
    Reasonable suspicion.
  2. b.
    Beyond a reasonable doubt.
  3. c.
    Preponderance of evidence.
  4. d.
    Clear and convincing evidence.

Answer

B. Beyond a reasonable doubt.

5-9 §5.AQ source ↗

The criminal act necessary to commit a crime is known as:
  1. a.
    Malice aforethought.
  2. b.
    Mens rea.
  3. c.
    Subjective fault.
  4. d.
    Actus reus.

Answer

D. Actus reus.

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