1. In the event that crimes are committed on behalf of a corporation by employees of the corporation, who or which of the following may be held criminally liable?
a. The corporation.
b. The employee who commits the crime
c. The manager of the employee who commits the crime.
d. a,b and c
2 points
QUESTION 2
1. Can a corporation be convicted of manslaughter?
a. Yes.
b. No, because only a person can commit a homicide.
c. No, because a corporation cannot form a criminal intent.
d. Yes, but only when strict liability applies without consideration of intent or reckless action.
2 points
QUESTION 3
1. According to U.S. v. Johnson & Towers, Inc. (3rd Cir. 1984) can a corporate officer be held criminally liable for criminal acts of the corporation if the officer has no specific knowledge of the criminal acts?
a. No. Specific knowledge is required for criminal responsibility of a corporate officer.
b. No. Criminal liability can never be assigned to a corporate officer for criminal actions of the corporation
c. Yes in some circumstances.
d. Yes. A corporate officer is always responsible for the criminal acts of the corporation.