Under Which of the Following Circumstances Will Rita Be Held

question 82

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following circumstances will Rita be held liable for the crime of her partner?

• A)The partner's criminal tendencies were unknown to Rita.
• B)The partner's crime was outside the scope of the partnership's business.
• C)The state's criminal code does not view partnerships as legal entities.
• D)The partner's crime was authorized by Rita.

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Definitions:

Externality

An externality is a cost or benefit caused by a producer that is not financially incurred or received by that producer.

Market Exchange

The process through which goods, services, or assets are traded between buyers and sellers at a determined price.

Negative Externalities

Unintended and unfavourable outcomes of an activity or transaction that affect third-party stakeholders who did not choose to be involved in that activity.

Positive Externalities

Benefits experienced by a third party not directly involved in the production or consumption of a good or service.