TRUE/FALSE. To commit embezzlement, the defendant must have lawful possession of the property at the time of the alleged theft.

What was one major purpose of the Model Penal Code (MPC)?

TRUE/FALSE. In US v. Hubbard (1996), the defendants were convicted of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. The court ruled that there was enough evidence to support an agreement because there was a concert of action, where all the parties worked together understandingly, with a single design for the accomplishment of a common purpose.

TRUE/FALSE. Under the Pinkerton doctrine, a conspirator can be held liable for a substantive offense committed by a co-conspirator, even if the conspirator was not personally involved in or aware of the act, as long as the offense was committed in furtherance of the conspiracy.

TRUE/FALSE. If a defendant honestly believes that property is abandoned, this belief can serve as a valid mistake of fact defense to a charge of theft.

Why did the court find that the defendant in State v. Booth (1999) was in possession of the drugs?

Which of the following is TRUE about the sentence given to Martha Stewart?

What was the issue in Morissette v. U.S. (1952)?

Which criminal punishment goal is based on the idea that offenders deserve to be punished for their actions, regardless of whether it prevents future crime?

What is the first step for students who need accommodations due to a disability?