CFE – Law — Question 11

Which of the following is generally NOT one of the goals of deferred prosecution agreements?

Answer options

• A. To get an organization to reform its policies
• B. To save trial resources by getting the defendant to plead guilty to a lesser charge
• C. To allow prosecutors to resolve a case while still punishing malfeasance
• D. To reduce the risk of illegal practices at an organization

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because deferred prosecution agreements aim to provide a way to resolve cases while allowing organizations to make amends, rather than simply punishing them. Options A, B, and D are all valid goals of these agreements, focusing on reform, resource conservation, and risk reduction.