In One of the Case Studies in the Textbook, Bill

question 21

Multiple Choice

In one of the case studies in the textbook, Bill Gurado was a branch manager for a consumer-loan finance company in New Orleans who decided to help himself to the daily deposits. Instead of depositing the money into the company's bank account, he deposited the money to his own personal account. How was the case settled?

• A) The company pursued civil action for the repayment of the stolen funds.
• B) Gurado was terminated and he immediately paid back the money.
• C) Gurado was convicted of grand theft and scheming to defraud, and he was placed on probation.
• D) Gurado was placed on deferred adjudication and required to make restitution.

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