Donnie Brasco, a 17-year-old, decided to lead a life of crime. His friend Al had a great plan where Donnie could transport some drugs to the blackmarket dealers. One day, he was transporting 50 lbs. of cocaine when he was pulled over by a police officer for speeding. He was doing 75 mph in a 45 mph zone. The officer asked Donnie for his license and registration. As he was checking the computer system and writing up the ticket, the officer noticed that there was an arrest warrant out for Donnie. Donnie was arrested and later charged with possession of cocaine, which carries a minimum penalty of two years.

Donnie's crime can be classified as a ____________________.

misdemeanor

felony

civil disorder

negligent act

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Alec was recently named a host of a game show. After three weeks, the show became an instant success and was viewed by millions. While taping a live show, Alec went up to Leslie, a contestant, and pushed her. Leslie was not expecting the push and had turned her head before he approached. The push was so hard, causing her to fall backwards and hit her head on the wall. He also shouted, "Oh my. I didn't think you would budge because you're as heavy as an elephant."

Alec committed the following torts:

battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress

slander and appropriation

negligent infliction of emotional distress and trespass

false imprisonment

libel and assault

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Alec was recently named a host of a game show. After three weeks, the show became an instant success and was viewed by millions. While taping a live show, Alec went up to Leslie, a contestant, and pushed her. Leslie was not expecting the push and had turned her head before he approached. The push was so hard, causing her to fall backwards and hit her head on the wall. He also shouted, "Oh my. I didn't think you would budge because you're as heavy as an elephant."

Alec committed the following torts:

battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress

slander and appropriation

negligent infliction of emotional distress and trespass

false imprisonment

libel and assault

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Goldilocks was walking through the woods when she encountered the Three Bears' home. The Three Bears were visiting Mr. Bear's mother for the day and were not home. Goldilocks knocked on the door and when no one answered seeing that the door was slightly ajar she opened it. Because she was so hungry and tired she decided to help herself to some food. She also made a small fire to sit by as she ate her food. After she finished eating, she decided to take a nap in one of the beds. Two hours later, Goldilocks woke up and decided she should leave. As she was walking out the door, she noticed $50 sitting on a table and took it. She also saw a picture of the Three Bears and exclaimed, "Look at this family; I wouldn't trust them with anything." She then threw the napkin she was holding at the picture, hitting Papa Bear in the face.

Goldilocks could be found guilty of the following crime:

burglary

arson

assault

battery

money laundering

embezzlement

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Goldilocks was walking through the woods when she encountered the Three Bears' home. The Three Bears were visiting Mr. Bear's mother for the day and were not home. Goldilocks knocked on the door and when no one answered seeing that the door was slightly ajar she opened it. Because she was so hungry and tired she decided to help herself to some food. She also made a small fire to sit by as she ate her food. After she finished eating, she decided to take a nap in one of the beds. Two hours later, Goldilocks woke up and decided she should leave. As she was walking out the door, she noticed $50 sitting on a table and took it. She also saw a picture of the Three Bears and exclaimed, "Look at this family; I wouldn't trust them with anything." She then threw the napkin she was holding at the picture, hitting Papa Bear in the face.

Goldilocks could be liable for which tort:

battery

burglary

trespass to chattel

assault

invasion of privacy

slander

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Identify if the crime is a white-collar crime or a common law crime.

Perjury

[ Choose ] White-collar crime Common law

Riots

[ Choose ] White-collar crime Common law

Counterfeiting

[ Choose ] White-collar crime Common law

Conspiracy

business law class