Which Factor Leads to Lenient Sentences for White-Collar Offenders

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which factor leads to lenient sentences for white-collar offenders?

• A) the "status shield"
• B) media attention
• C) incompetent attorney
• D) the offender's attitude

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Savings And Loan

Financial institutions that primarily accept savings accounts and provide mortgage lending, historically focusing on residential mortgages.

Taxpayers

Individuals or entities that are obliged to pay taxes to a government authority based on their income, property, or consumption.

Speculative Demand

The demand for goods not for immediate consumption, but for investment purposes with the hope of future price appreciation.

Commercial Banks

Financial institutions that accept deposits, offer various loans, and provide other financial services, like wealth management and currency exchange.