Potential Problems and Challenges of Confessions for the Criminal Justice

question 17

Multiple Choice

Potential problems and challenges of confessions for the criminal justice system include:

• A) Police officers may use coercive psychological or physical methods to extract confessions.
• B) The danger of a false confession resulting in a true confession is virtually nonexistent.
• C) Wealthy and educated persons are more likely to talk to the police, thus benefitting from lesser charges of lighter sentences agreed to during plea bargaining.
• D) It speeds up the adversarial process of the criminal justice system, expediting convictions.

Gain knowledge of the use of worksheets in the accounting process for preparing financial statements and adjusting entries.

Understand how to calculate and interpret the effects of accounting adjustments on the adjusted trial balance and financial statements.

Understand the types of funds used in governmental accounting and their purposes.

Identify and differentiate between the basis of accounting (modified accrual vs. accrual) used in various governmental funds.

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Definitions:

Investment Fraud

A scheme or deception relating to financial investments that results in financial loss for investors.

Investment Returns

The profit or loss derived from investing in securities, real estate, or other assets, typically expressed as a percentage.

Market Liquidity

The extent to which a market allows assets to be bought and sold quickly without affecting the asset's price significantly.

Liquidity Risk

The risk of being unable to quickly convert assets into cash without significant loss in value, affecting a company's or individual's ability to meet short-term obligations.