Why Does White-Collar Crime Result in Few Prosecutions and Still

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why does white-collar crime result in few prosecutions and still fewer convictions?

• A) It produces little harm.
• B) Police are often employed by those who commit the crime.
• C) Much of it takes place in private and is difficult to detect.
• D) Because white-collar officials bribe governments.

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Definitions:

Arraignment

An arraignment is a court proceeding where the defendant is formally charged and asked to respond to the charges by entering a plea.

Plea

A formal statement made by a defendant in court regarding their guilt or innocence concerning the charges against them.

Charges

Fees or prices asked for goods and services, or sums levied as penalties for breaking the law or conditions of a contract.

Recidivism

The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.