Question

The crime of Assault requires a harmful physical contact to be made to another person.

True

False

Mark and Tim discuss robbing a local bank on Thursday of next week. Tim goes to the bank and takes cell phone pictures of the bank’s camera locations, while Mark goes to the hardware store for “supplies”. Mark and Tim have committed the crime of

attempted robbery

conspiracy to commit robbery

both a. and b.

neither a. nor b.

Bob is arrested at his home, after the police search it and seize certain property to be used as evidence. A judge sets Bob’s bail and Bob is put on trial. The U.S. Constitution provides safeguards against all of the following except

arrests without probable cause

excessive bail

use of overwhelming evidence by the prosecutor

unreasonable searches and seizures

The burden of proof in a criminal case is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

True

False

The Exclusionary Rule says that evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against a defendant in court.

True

False

Mail and Wire Fraud, Embezzlement, and Money Laundering are examples of

violent crimes

property crimes

white collar crimes

these are not crimes

Because the burdens of proof are different, it is possible for a defendant to win a criminal case and lose a civil case based on the same allegations and evidence.

True

False

Answer 1

1. False

The intent or the act of threatening is also considered as assault

2. conspiracy to commit robbery

This is a conspiracy to commit robbery although the attempt has not yet been made by them

3. use of overwhelming evidence by the prosecutor

This is not protected as the prosecutor can use evidence against Bob

4. True

In a criminal case this is considered as a proof beyond reasonable doubt

5. True

Evidence obtained by violating the Constitution cannot be used in the court

6. white collar crimes

They are considered as white collar crimes and done by executives of organizations situated at a high position as well

7. True