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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding cooperation

    and mitigating factors in PCA prosecutions: Statement 1: Cooperation with investigating agencies can result in reduced sentence. Statement 2: Guilty plea can result in substantial reduction in punishment. Statement 3: Repaying embezzled amounts automatically results in acquittal. Statement 4: Judicial discretion permits lenient sentences for first-time offenders showing remorse. Which statements are correct?
    A Statements 1, 2, and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statements 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All statements are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Cooperation can reduce punishment—Statement 1 is correct. Guilty plea may reduce sentence—Statement 2 is correct. Repayment doesn't result in automatic acquittal—Statement 3 is incorrect. Discretion permits lenient sentences—Statement 4 is correct. Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct.

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