An Illinois corporation had been clandestinely dumping toxic waste into a river in a rural area. The board of directors knew of the practice and approved it in order to increase profit margins. If the local residents are affected by the toxic waste and subsequently develop rare diseases or even die as a result of exposure, what may be the most appropriate criminal charge?
a. first-degree murder because it was premeditated and deliberate
b. misdemeanor manslaughter because it was a minor crime
c. corporate murder because the board of directors authorized the actions
d. involuntary manslaughter because it was accidental
c. corporate murder because the board of directors authorized the actions
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a. Black powder b. Dynamite c. RDX d. TNT
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A. evidence tagging. B. chain-of-custody/preservation. C. legal recording. D. securing evidence.
Some zero-tolerance policies have been condemned for ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ransom E. Olds is credited with:
a. Using the first fast drying lacquer for painting cars. b. Inventing the first practical moving assembly line for making cars. c. Making the first affordable car equipped with power brakes. d. Being the first to use large-scale production methods for affordable cars.