A person who commits a crime under instructions from her principal:
A) is relieved from liability if committed within the scope of employment.
B) is guilty of the crime because the agent's duty to society overrides the duty to follow the direction of the principal.
C) is guilty of the crime because newly revised criminal codes will almost always impose liability on the third party.
D) is relieved from liability if the crime is committed to accomplish the objectives of the agency.
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