Prosecutors Only Have to Prove Causation by a Preponderance of the Evidence

question 47

True/False

Prosecutors only have to prove causation by a preponderance of the evidence.

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Definitions:

Security

A financial instrument that represents an ownership position in a publicly-traded corporation (stock), a creditor relationship with a governmental body or a corporation (bond), or rights to ownership as represented by an option.

Gains

Profits realized from the sale of assets or from investment income, including dividends, interest, and capital gains.

Strike Price

The specified price at which the buyer of an option can buy (in the case of a call option) or sell (in the case of a put option) the underlying asset.

Risk-free Rate

The theoretical rate of return of an investment with zero risk of financial loss, typically represented by the yield on government securities.