Alison,an employee of Gerstad Corporation,committed a serious criminal act in an attempt to obtain a large sales order for her employer.A court found her guilty of the felony and also found the corporation guilty of criminal conduct.The company was fined $1 million.Which of the following statements is correct?

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The court properly decided the case. Corporations can be held criminally liable for the actions of their employees, particularly in cases where the corporation encouraged or benefited from the criminal activity. This is known as the principle of vicarious liability. The court did not violate the Double Jeopardy clause as the corporation and the individual employee are separate legal entities. The court also did not violate the Due Process Clause as the corporation had the opportunity to defend itself in court. Finally, the court did not violate the Fifth Amendment as corporations can be held criminally liable under certain circumstances.

Alison,an Employee of Gerstad Corporation,committed a Serious Criminal Act in an Attempt