Sherdon really wants to buy a new $40,000 boat, but lacks the funds with which to do so. He spends some amount of time thinking about robbing the local bank. He casually mentions to his wife, Pearl, that he has such thoughts. A few weeks later Pearl leaves Sherdon for the local mail carrier. Pearl and Sherdon get in a dispute regarding splitting up their property. In a fit of anger, Pearl calls
law enforcement and informs on Sherdon for thinking about the bank robbery. The police arrest Sherdon. Which of the following is the most likely result assuming Pearl is believed by a judge and jury?
a. Sherdon should be released because he has committed no crime.
b. Sherdon should be found guilty of plotting to commit a felony.
c. Sherdon should be found guilty of conspiracy.
d. Sherdon should be found guilty of the misdemeanor offense of "wrongful contemplation."
a
You might also like to view...
COSO identifies two broad groupings of information system controls. What are they?
In the interest of having a drink with his groupmates, Chad suggests they have a meeting at a bar. The bar does not have any available seating, however, and is very loud. Group members complain about having to stand and their inability to hear, and the meeting is not very productive. What element has Chad likely failed to consider with regard to group meeting environment?
a. aesthetics b. convenience c. comfort d. time
Which of the following would represent a successful networking venture?
a. a large stack of business cards and business contact information b. a good conversation with someone in which you exchanged information c. a good conversation that resulted in a sale d. inclusion in the formal membership of the group
Tyler has rented a house from Camarah since last year. The rent is usually $1,200 per month, but Camarah reduced the monthly rent down to $200 for all twelve months this year in exchange for Tyler putting in an inground pool in the backyard. The improvement has a fair market value of $20,000. How much total rental income must Camarah report this year?
A. $22,400 B. $12,000 C. $14,400 D. $2,400