What are the Fruits of a crime?

• A. Items gained in commission of a crime
• B. Evidence found during trial
• C. Results of a police investigation
• D. Confiscated property from a suspect

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is understanding what is meant by the fruits of a crime. Fruits are the property or proceeds that are gained directly as a result of committing the crime. They are the tangible benefits that flow from the illegal act, such as cash obtained in a theft or goods bought with stolen money. These items are what authorities often pursue for forfeiture because they are the direct fruits of the criminal activity.

That’s why the best answer is items gained in the commission of a crime. They embody the actual outcome of the wrongdoing—the money, goods, or profits that came from committing the crime itself.

Evidence found during trial isn’t the fruit of the crime; it’s information used to prove the crime. The results of a police investigation describe what the investigators uncover, not the illicit gains. Confiscated property from a suspect might overlap with fruits in some cases, but the term specifically points to the gains derived from the crime itself, not just any property seized.