CFE-Law Practice Questions

A.  

The courts are allowed to consider both codified statutes and previous court decisions but are bound by neither

B.  

The courts are bound by both previous court decisions and codified principles or statutes

C.  

The courts are bound primarily by previous court decisions to reserve legal issues

D.  

The courts are bound by codified principles or statures but are not bound by previous court decisions

A.  

A fraudulent bankruptcy

B.  

A fraudulent conveyance

C.  

A planned bustout

D.  

A concealed transfer

A.  

Bob did not walve the privilege because the legal professional privilege belongs to the attorney, not the client

B.  

Bob might have waived the privilege because he transmitted the protected information to a third party who has no need to know the information

C.  

Bob might have waived the privilege because he used email to transmit the protected information.

D.  

Bob did not waive the privilege because the legal professional privilege cannot be waived by transmitting protected information to a third party

A.  

As part of her sentence for money laundering, a defendant is sentenced to a three- to five-year term of incarceration.

B.  

As part of her sentence for bribery, a defendant is ordered to transfer a vehicle she received as a bribe to the government.

C.  

As part of his sentence for tax evasion, a defendant is ordered to pay a fine of $10,000 to the government.

D.  

As part of his sentence for embezzlement, a defendant is ordered to pay back his employer for the money he stole.

A.  

The defendant made a false statement that was material

B.  

The defendant made a false statement white under oath.

C.  

The defendant made the statement with knowledge of its falsity

D.  

The defendant made a false statement in a court of law.

A.  

True

B.  

False

A.  

A judge serves as the fact finder in all criminal cases that go to trial.

B.  

A jury serves as the fact finder in all criminal cases that go to trial.

C.  

Although a judge typically serves as the fact finder, a jury sometimes serves as the fact finder in cases that are deemed more minor.

D.  

Although a jury typically serves as the fact finder, a judge may serve as the fact finder in minor cases where a jury trial is not available or is waived.

A.  

The entity ' s website contains detailed background information.

B.  

There is an unexplained absence of customer complaints against the entity.

C.  

There are justified gaps in the work history of promoters at the entity

D.  

The agents working at the entity have criminal records.

A.  

Limit access to the evidence to judicial officials prior to trial proceedings.

B.  

Prevent all other parties from obtaining physical control of the evidence.

C.  

Establish a clear chain of custody to show that the evidence has not been altered.

D.  

Only alter or materially change the evidence himself if absolutely necessary.

A.  

Testified from personal knowledge

B.  

Has a reputation for being truthful

C.  

Made prior inconsistent statements

D.  

Possesses a strong ability to observe