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If your suspect is spending suspected illicit funds on consumables (e.g.. travel and entertainment) and you need to prove their illicit income circumstantially, which of the following methods of tracing assets would yield the BEST result?
Suggested Answer: D
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40 comments · newest first
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Lakeesha
11 months ago
I’m not convinced the asset method is relevant in this scenario.
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Cordelia
11 months ago
Wait, can the consumables method really prove anything? Sounds sketchy.
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Ronnie
11 months ago
Totally agree, expenditures method makes the most sense here!
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Harrison
12 months ago
Really? I thought the income method would be better.
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Telma
12 months ago
Expenditures method is often the most effective for tracing illicit funds.
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Carman
12 months ago
I recall discussing the asset method in class, but it feels like it might not directly address the spending aspect as well as the expenditures method would.
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Penney
1 year ago
The consumables method sounds relevant since it directly relates to the suspect's spending habits, but I wonder if it’s comprehensive enough to prove illicit income.
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Jestine
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember a practice question where the income method seemed to be more effective in proving illicit funds. Maybe it could apply here too?
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Alishia
1 year ago
I think the expenditures method might be the best choice here since it focuses on how the suspect is spending their money, which could help link their lifestyle to illicit income.
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Amina
1 year ago
The asset method might be worth considering as well. If we can identify any assets the suspect has acquired that don't align with their known income, that could be a strong piece of circumstantial evidence. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons of each approach.
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Gregg
1 year ago
The income method seems like the most straightforward way to go. If we can trace the suspect's income sources, that could directly link them to the illicit funds. I'm leaning towards that as the best option.
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Nana
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The consumables method seems like it could work, but I'm not entirely confident that it would yield the best result. I'll need to think this through a bit more.
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Gilberto
1 year ago
I think the expenditures method would be the best approach here. Tracking the suspect's spending on travel and entertainment could help us build a circumstantial case for their illicit income.
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Marshall
1 year ago
Okay, I know classification models are evaluated differently than regression models. True positive rate sounds like the right metric for this question.
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Barney
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the NMHPA requirements correctly before selecting an answer.
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Macy
1 year ago
Hmm, the expenditures method sounds like the way to go. I bet the suspect's spending habits will give them away faster than a speeding bullet. Pow!
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Sherell
1 year ago
Let's start with the expenditures method and see where that leads us. We can always explore other methods if needed.
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Carey
1 year ago
The income method might also be useful to see if their reported income matches up with their spending.
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Makeda
1 year ago
I think focusing on their consumption patterns will definitely help us build a case against them.
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Bulah
1 year ago
I agree, the expenditures method seems like the most direct way to track their spending.
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Benton
1 year ago
The asset method, huh? I guess they want us to go all Sherlock Holmes on this one and trace the suspect's hidden assets. Good luck with that!
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Erasmo
1 year ago
Yeah, I agree. It would provide a more direct link to their illicit income.
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Cherry
1 year ago
I think the income method would be the best option.
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Glory
1 year ago
Good luck with that!
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Keva
1 year ago
D) The asset method
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Ronny
1 year ago
C) The income method
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Ceola
1 year ago
B) The consumables method
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Johnson
1 year ago
A) expenditures method
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Emiko
1 year ago
Ah, the classic income method. Always a reliable choice when you're trying to catch a sneaky suspect. This is a no-brainer!
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Rhea
1 year ago
B) The consumables method? Seriously? That's not even a real thing. I'm starting to doubt the credibility of this exam.
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Truman
1 year ago
The expenditures method seems like the way to go here. If the suspect is spending a lot on travel and entertainment, that's a clear indication of illicit income.
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Erick
1 year ago
A) expenditures method
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Eleni
1 year ago
C) The income method
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Stevie
1 year ago
A) expenditures method
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Winfred
1 year ago
C) The income method
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
I agree, tracking their spending on consumables would provide strong evidence of illicit income.
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Tyisha
1 year ago
A) expenditures method
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Miss
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think the income method could also be effective in proving illicit income.
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Alyce
2 years ago
I agree with Craig, the expenditures method makes sense to trace illicit income.
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Craig
2 years ago
I think the best method would be the expenditures method.