Question 1(2 points)

Study the case below. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Provide four answers.

Arson Case:Williamson owned and operated a restaurant named Plum Pudding. His restaurant had a difficult time competing with Green Apple Snak Shoppe, located across the street. It seemed that whenever Plum Pudding offered a new special pricePage 45on a particular meal, its competitor met the price and offered some other inducement as well. As a last desperate effort to remain in business, Williamson hired a "torch" to set fire to the Green Apple. Just as the hired criminal had finished his work, he was apprehended by an off-duty police officer. The hired "torch" admitted his guilt and implicated Williamson.

1. a.Would Williamson be charged with arson?
2. b.Would the hired "torch" be charged with arson?
3. c.Is it likely that Green Apple's insurance would pay for the damage?
4. d.Is this an example of the crime of extortion?

Question 2(2 points)

Study the case below. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Provide four answers for this question.

False Pretenses:Zaks, the owner of a hairstyling salon, Locks Unlimited, applied for a bank loan to buy new hairdryers and other equipment she felt were needed to attract new customers. To enhance her chances of getting the loan, she told the bank that she owned considerable equipment and furniture, although most of the equipment and furnishings in the shop were actually rented.

1. a.If Zaks's deception were discovered, is it likely that she could be charged with false pretenses?
2. b.If the bank accepted the false statements at face value, did the bank perform responsibly?
3. c.Could Zaks be charged with extortion?
4. d.Could the banker be charged with bribery?

Question 3(1.5 points)

Study the case below. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Provide three answers to this question.

Bribery:Gelfis owned and operated Welltech, a janitorial service company that provided services to a number of city and state agencies. Eager to expand his firm and increase his profits, he approached Biondi, the director of purchasing for a state agency, and offered to sell Biondi stock in Welltech at a greatly reduced price. It was clear to both Gelfis and Biondi that Biondi would be expected to award the janitorial services contract to Welltech.

1. a.If the arrangement were completed, could Gelfis be charged with bribery?
2. b.Could Gelfis be charged with burglary?
3. c.Could Gelfis be charged with extortion?

Question 4(3 points)

Study the following case below.Briefly state the principle of law and your decision.

Buckley, a worker in a restaurant, stole a credit card from the coat of its owner with the intention of using it to charge goods. He purchased some merchandise at a retail store and paid for these goods by presenting the stolen credit card to the salesperson and signing the name of the person whose name appeared on the card. Was Buckley guilty of a crime? [Buckley v. Indiana, 322 N.E.2d 113 (Indiana)]

What is the principal of law?

What is your decision regarding this case?