Assignment:
Sam has been charged with a crime, and his trial is set for a certain day. He contacts Fred and gives him $100 to testify on his behalf. Sam gives Fred five statements that Fred is to testify to under oath. Three of these statements are true, but two are false. The state decides to drop the charges against Sam, but learns of the agreement between Sam and Fred. With what crimes, if any, can Samand Fred be charged?
Answer the questions below. Your written answers must be at least one half of one page in length and should utilize APA guidelines for formatting and citations. Please cite examples from the textbook or this module’s required Web resource, when applicable.
Question 1. There is a certain group of offenses, known to the common law and codified by statute in most jurisdictions, that more directly affects the administration of criminal justice. Explain these crimes: perjury, subornation of perjury, and embracery.
Question 2. Describe the three manners in which a false oath may be given.
Question 3. Much of police officers' working time is spent enforcing the laws against violations of a group of offenses categorized as offenses against public order. Select four of these and write a short essay on them.
Question 4. What is organized crime and why is it critical to large-scale criminal activities?
Question 5. Describe the white-collar crime of tax evasion. Is it intentionally cheating the government by preparing a false report, or is it the use of phony deductions or intentionally refusing to pay taxes? Is this a type of embezzlement, a false pretense, or pure larceny? Explain your answers.
Answer the questions below and cite examples from the textbook or this module’s required Web resource. Your answer must be at least two paragraphs composed of five to seven sentences and should utilize APA guidelines for formatting and citations.
Question 1. Discuss perjury.
Question 2. What is a false oath?
Question 3. Discuss willful and corrupt intent.
Question 4. What are some of the consequences of perjury?
Question 5. Discuss embracery.
Question 6. What is lawful custody?
Question 7. What is obstruction of justice?
Question 8. What is criminal contempt?
Question 9. Discuss unlawful assembly.
Question 10. Discuss nuisance ordinances.