ACFE Exam CFE-Law Topic 1 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Law exam

Question #: 35
Topic #: 1

During an internal investigation Todd a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) interviewed Janessa a fraud suspect Although Janessa wanted to leave in the middle of the interview, Todd blocked the exit and prevented her from leaving Janessa subsequently confessed to committing fraud If under these facts Janessa files a lawsuit (or false imprisonment against Todd, Todd will likely

AWin the case because he is protected under the qualified business privilege

BLose the case if a trier of fact concludes that he restrained Janessa without consent or legal justification

CLose the case because janessa did not leave the interview

DWin the case if he did not know the conduct was illegal

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by Timmy at Apr 27, 2024, 09:39 PM

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Letha

1 months ago

Oof, this is a tough one. I'd say Todd's best bet is to plead ignorance, but I don't know if that's gonna fly. Looks like he's in for a long legal battle either way.

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Ceola

1 months ago

Haha, I bet Todd wishes he had taken a few lessons in hostage negotiation before this interview. Janessa's probably gonna have the last laugh on this one.

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Leigha

5 days ago

Haha, I bet Todd wishes he had taken a few lessons in hostage negotiation before this interview. Janessa's probably gonna have the last laugh on this one.

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Lorenza

7 days ago

B) Lose the case if a trier of fact concludes that he restrained Janessa without consent or legal justification

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Sanjuana

18 days ago

A) Win the case because he is protected under the qualified business privilege

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Benedict

1 months ago

Hmm, I'm not convinced. Janessa wanted to leave, but Todd was just doing his job as a Certified Fraud Examiner. I reckon he's got a strong case under the qualified business privilege.

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Venita

2 days ago

D) Win the case if he did not know the conduct was illegal

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Farrah

5 days ago

I agree, Todd was just doing his job and had the right to prevent Janessa from leaving.

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Sharika

7 days ago

B) Lose the case if a trier of fact concludes that he restrained Janessa without consent or legal justification

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Paz

22 days ago

A) Win the case because he is protected under the qualified business privilege

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Pilar

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but it's possible that Todd could still win the case under qualified business privilege.

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Marva

2 months ago

But what if Todd didn't know his conduct was illegal? Would that change things?

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Enola

2 months ago

Wow, this is a tricky one. I think Todd is in hot water here. Blocking someone from leaving an interview is a big no-no, even if they're a fraud suspect. That's just asking for trouble.

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