Identify the Correct Statement About Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs)

question 52

Multiple Choice

Identify the correct statement about deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) .

• A) A company can be prosecuted even if it has signed a DPA.
• B) The government will not prosecute if the corporation takes steps to compensate victims and prevent future wrongdoing.
• C) Because corporations are so fearful of indictment,they are drawn into DPAs.
• D) It is an agreement between a prosecutor and an individual to delay prosecution while the company takes remedial actions.

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