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Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Law Questions and Answers

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding civil lawsuits in most jurisdictions is CORRECT?

The plaintiffs initial filing does not typically need to contain a summary of the evidence

Civil lawsuits begin with the filing of a pleading, usually in the jurisdiction in which the defendant resides or where the claim arose

The plaintiff’s initial filing with the court does not typically need to include the specific facts on which the claim relies.

All of the above are correct

Question 10

Which of the following statements concerning alternative remittance systems is INCORRECT?

The systems are not necessarily illegal.

Funds are sent and received without the use of traditional financial institutions.

The systems are characterized by a lack of physical or digital transfer of currency between payers and payees.

The ledgers used typically contain information regarding payers and payees, such as names and account numbers.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the appeals process in cranial cases is MOST ACCURATE?

In common law jurisdictions, appellate courts are generally not permitted to make their own factual determinations when reviewing a case

In civil law jurisdictions appellate courts are generally not permitted to make their own legal conclusions when reviewing a case

Appellate courts will usually hear an appeal even if the petition was not filed in a timely manner

Appellate courts will usually reverse a conviction even if the trial court's error did not affect the outcome of the case

Question 12

Which of the following describes the purpose of an expert witness testimony at trial?

To offer an opinion as to a party's guilt or innocence

To give a firsthand account of the fads of the case on the record

To give an opinion when the fact finder needs specialized knowledge

None of the above