John Is a District Attorney for a Large Metropolitan Area

question 89

Multiple Choice

John is a district attorney for a large metropolitan area.  He is facing reelection in approximately 1 year.  During the course of John's day, he receives news that a well-known professional football player has attempted to murder his wife of less than a year.  Apparently, the player found his wife in a comprising position with another player on the team.  John knows that how he prosecutes this media-driven case may determine if he is reelected.
Even though the public is demanding a trial, John makes plans to meet with the defense to see if they are willing to work out an agreement.  John would prefer to _________ the case.

• A)charge
• B)withdraw
• C)drop
• D)plea bargain

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Definitions:

Trade Receivables

The amounts owed to the business by customers for products or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Sales Discount

A reduction in the price of goods or services offered to customers, typically to prompt early payment or bulk purchases.

Aging of Accounts

A method used to estimate uncollectable debts by categorizing accounts receivables based on how long they have been outstanding.

Uncollectible Percentage

Estimate of the portion of accounts receivable that will not be collected, used in calculating bad debt expense.