A corporation may be convicted of a criminal offense if it is shown beyond a reasonable doubt that the offense was committed by its agent acting within the scope of the agent's authority.

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This is known as the doctrine of respondeat superior, which holds a corporation responsible for the actions of its employees acting within the scope of their employment, and can be held criminally liable for their actions.

A Corporation May Be Convicted of a Criminal Offense If