In One of the Case Studies in the Textbook, Laura

question 27

Multiple Choice

In one of the case studies in the textbook, Laura Grove was the head teller at a bank in Tennessee. As the head teller, she had the authority to open the night depository along with another teller. For security reasons, each teller only had half of the combination to the vault. In the end, Grove opened the vault and stole two deposit bags worth approximately $16,000. How was the case settled?

• A) She paid the bank back in lieu of prosecution.
• B) She was prosecuted and sentenced to eighteen months in jail.
• C) She was dismissed and signed a promissory note to repay the money.
• D) She was prosecuted but received probation in lieu of prison time.

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