Multiple-Choice Questions
1. Cheryl is a bank teller. She figures out a way to steal $99.99 per day in cash without getting caught. She takes the money daily for eight months and invests it in a catering business she is starting with Floyd, another teller. When Floyd learns what she is doing, he tries it, but is caught in his first attempt. He and Cheryl are both prosecuted.
(a) Both are guilty only of larceny.
(b) Both are guilty of larceny and violating RICO.
(c) Both are guilty of embezzlement; Cheryl is also guilty of violating RICO.
(d) Both are guilty of embezzlement and violating RICO.
(e) Both are guilty of larceny and violating RICO.
2. In a criminal case, which statement is true?
(a) The prosecution must prove the government's case by a preponderance of the evidence.
(b) The criminal defendant is entitled to a lawyer even if she cannot afford to pay for it herself.
(c) The police are never allowed to question the accused without a lawyer present.
(d) All federal crimes are felonies.
3. Henry asks his girlfriend, Alina, to drive his car to the repair shop. She drives his car all right-to Las Vegas, where she hits the slots. Alina has committed
(a) Fraud.
(b) Embezzlement.
(c) Larceny.
(d) A RICO violation.
4. Which of the following elements is required for a RICO conviction?
(a) Investment in a legitimate business
(b) Two or more criminal acts
(c) Maintaining or acquiring businesses through criminal activity
(d) Operating a business through criminal activity
5. Probable cause means
(a) Substantial evidence that the person signing the affidavit has legitimate reasons for requesting the warrant.
(b) Substantial likelihood that a crime has taken place or is about to take place.
(c) Trustworthy evidence that the victim of the search is known to have criminal tendencies.
(d) That based on all of the information presented it is likely that evidence of crime will be found in the place mentioned.