Is Allison correct that officers cannot be held criminally responsible for actions they take on behalf of a corporation?

A) Yes, she is correct.
B) She is correct only so long as the corporation is solvent.
C) She is correct only if the board of directors has accepted all liability for acts of officers.
D) She is correct only if environmental or employment matters are involved.
E) She is incorrect.

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Eduardo Palma · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  Officers can indeed be held criminally responsible for actions they take on behalf of a corporation, especially if those actions are illegal, such as destroying documents subpoenaed in a criminal investigation. Corporate officers cannot shield themselves from criminal liability simply by acting within their corporate roles.

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