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Interactive Quiz for Modern-1e, Chapter 6 Chapter 6 – Criminal Law and Cyber Crime 1. The standard of proof in a criminal law case is: by a preponderance of the evidence. the 50 percent rule. beyond a reasonable doubt. by clear and convincing evidence. Answers: Incorrect. This is the standard of proof in a civil case. Incorrect. This is a rule used in some comparative negligence cases. Correct. This is the standard of proof used in criminal cases. Incorrect. This standard of proof is not used in criminal cases. 2. Which of the following DOES NOT describe a felony? If found guilty, you are sentenced to prison for up to six months. If found guilty, you go to federal or state penitentiary. If found guilty, you may face the death penalty. If found guilty, you may face life imprisonment. Answers: Correct. A felony is, by definition, a serious crime punishable by least one year in prison. Incorrect. Felons do go to state or federal penitentiaries. Incorrect. Some felons may indeed face the death penalty for murder. Incorrect. Some felons may indeed face life in prison. 3. If you are convicted of disorderly conduct and are sentenced to pay a fine and nothing more, you have committed: a fifth degree felony. a misdemeanor. a third degree felony. only a tort. Answers: Incorrect. Because you were sentenced to no jail time you have not committed a felony. Correct. A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by a fine OR jail time of up to one year. Incorrect. A third degree felony is punishable by imprisonment for up to five years. Incorrect. Torts are not punishable by fines. 4. The “responsible corporate officer” doctrine means that: corporate officers must be responsible for their own actions but not for statutory violations committed by employees under their supervision. corporate officers are responsible only for profits. corporate officers are never responsible for profits. corporate officers may be held liable for statutory violations committed by employee