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ACFE CFE-Law Exam - Topic 1 Question 43 Discussion

Which of the following would be direct evidence that the criminal defendant a former cashier for a home improvement store committed a cash larceny scheme that resulted n the theft of more than $5 000 from the store?
B) A witness testifies that they saw the defendant take the money
A) A diagram is used to display the location of the store's registers
C) A witness testifies that the defendant was almost always the last cashier to leave the store
D) A coworker testifies that the defendant was acting nervously the day the money was taken

ACFE CFE-Law Exam - Topic 1 Question 43 Discussion

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Question #: 43
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Which of the following would be direct evidence that the criminal defendant a former cashier for a home improvement store committed a cash larceny scheme that resulted n the theft of more than $5 000 from the store?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Gabriele at Aug 05, 2024, 10:13 AM

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Mi
6 months ago
I think C adds context, but not direct evidence.
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Celia
6 months ago
A diagram? Seems kinda weak for direct evidence.
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Audrie
7 months ago
Really? Just being nervous isn't enough, right?
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Tandra
7 months ago
Definitely B, that's direct proof!
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Ethan
7 months ago
Witness testimony is solid evidence!
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Grover
7 months ago
I keep second-guessing myself, but I think option D could be relevant too, since nervous behavior might imply guilt, but it doesn't directly prove the theft happened.
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Devorah
8 months ago
I feel like we had a practice question similar to this, and I think the key was focusing on what constitutes direct evidence. B seems to fit that definition best.
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Ena
8 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think options A and C are more circumstantial evidence rather than direct evidence. It's tricky to differentiate sometimes.
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Gabriele
8 months ago
I remember we discussed how direct evidence usually involves firsthand accounts, so I think option B might be the right choice since it mentions a witness seeing the theft.
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Dominga
8 months ago
Option C about the defendant being the last to leave the store is interesting, but I'm not sure if that alone would be considered direct evidence. I'll have to think it through more.
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Jose
8 months ago
I think option B, the witness testimony, would be the most direct evidence here. Seeing the defendant actually take the money seems like the strongest proof.
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Annita
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll have to re-read the question and options closely to figure out which one would be the most direct evidence.
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Geraldine
8 months ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think about what kind of evidence would directly link the defendant to the crime.
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Patria
8 months ago
Ah, I see now. The question is asking what specific configuration is needed on the firewalls to avoid asymmetric routing. I'm going to go with option D, source and destination address translation.
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Raylene
8 months ago
I remember something about needing senior management's approval for high-risk clients, but I’m unsure if that’s one of the options.
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Cheryl
1 year ago
Haha, option D about the defendant acting nervous? That's like saying 'the suspect looked guilty, so he must be guilty!'
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Cary
12 months ago
Fannie: True, that could help establish a pattern of behavior.
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Shay
1 year ago
User 3: Option C could also be important, showing the defendant was always the last one to leave.
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Fannie
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, eyewitness testimony is pretty strong in court.
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Francoise
1 year ago
User 1: Option B is more direct evidence, seeing the defendant take the money.
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Stacey
1 year ago
I'm not so sure. Option C about the defendant being the last to leave could also be pretty strong circumstantial evidence.
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Carrol
1 year ago
B) A witness testifies that they saw the defendant take the money
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Leonard
1 year ago
A) A diagram is used to display the location of the store's registers
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Jose
1 year ago
I agree, B is the best answer. A witness testimony of the actual crime is the most convincing proof.
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Benton
1 year ago
D) A coworker testifies that the defendant was acting nervously the day the money was taken
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Lanie
1 year ago
C) A witness testifies that the defendant was almost always the last cashier to leave the store
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Mollie
1 year ago
B) A witness testifies that they saw the defendant take the money
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Wayne
1 year ago
A) A diagram is used to display the location of the store's registers
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Twana
1 year ago
Option B is definitely the most direct evidence. Seeing the defendant actually take the money is the smoking gun.
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Eden
1 year ago
But what about option C) where a witness testifies that the defendant was almost always the last cashier to leave the store? That could also be a strong indication of guilt.
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Lamonica
1 year ago
I agree with Mertie, direct evidence like a witness seeing the defendant take the money is strong.
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Mertie
1 year ago
I think the answer is B) A witness testifies that they saw the defendant take the money.
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