Question

An agent who commits a crime is:

a. ​always liable.
b. ​only liable if the act is done to advance the interest of the principal.
c. ​never liable when acting in the role of an agent.
d. ​only liable if acting in self-interest.

Answer 1

An agent who commits a crime is always liable, regardless of the principal's interest or the agent's role.

Step-by-step explanation:

An agent who commits a crime is

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always liable

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Regardless of the principal's interest or the agent's role, the agent is responsible for their actions. A crime committed by an agent can be attributed to them even if they were acting in the scope of their agency.

For example, if an agent steals money from a client while representing the principal, they can be held liable for the crime.