1. The mental state of a person accused of a crime is called the:

lucid intent

mens rea

probable cause

actus reus 2. Regardless of the state of mind of a person accused, a crime requires:

an actus reus

mens rea

writ of mandamus

writ of certiorari 3. To arrive at a conviction in a criminal case, the required level of proof is:

beyond a reasonable doubt

preponderance of the evidence

nolo contenere

probable cause 4. The notion that an accused person should be treated fairly by the justice system is called:

probable cause

citizen rights

due process

fair liability 5. Which of the followings is NOT a valid defense to a crime?

Group of answer choices

ignorance of the law

lack of capacity

entrapment

infancy

6. Which of the following is considered the LEAST serious form of crime?

Group of answer choices

misdemeanor

white collar crime

felony

infraction

7. Crime that does not involve violence is generally referred to as:

Group of answer choices

blue collar crime

business crime

white collar crime

street crime

8. Using a legitimate business to hide the source of criminally gotten money is known as:

Group of answer choices

IRS tax code

money laundering

anti-trust

fraud

9. Any "investment' scheme whereby old investors are paid with the funds of new investors is referred to as a

Group of answer choices

ROI scheme

pay back scheme

insider trading scheme

Ponzi scheme

10. Jane is in charge of the funds for a local community soccer league. If Jane uses the league's funds for her personal use, this action would constitute:

Group of answer choices

a permitted activity

embezzlement

a kickback

a permitted activity as long as paid the funds back

11. The illegal action of paying a foreign official in order to influence their decision to conduct business is:

Group of answer choices

bribery

a kickback

grease payment

fraud

12. Originally written to combat traditional organized crime, which of the following laws is now used to combat white collar crime?

Group of answer choices

FCPA

RICO

PONZI

CAM-SPAM

13. Anyone that knowingly makes a false statement to a court official while under oath is guilty of:

Group of answer choices

nolo contenere

parol evidence

fraud

perjury 14. The use of computers and computer networks in the commission of criminal activity is referred to as:

Group of answer choices

white collar crime

fraud

identify theft

cybercrime 15. An employee that reports illegal or unethical behavior to the government or public media is termed:

Group of answer choices

a retaliator

a saint

an informer

a whistleblower