Roland and Kelly were involved in a car accident in which Kelly was badly injured and
had to be hospitalized. After investigation, it was found that Roland’s negligence was
the cause of the accident. He was duly charged with reckless driving, which is classified
as a crime. What action should Roland take to avoid being sued by Kelly, who held him
liable for her injuries and subsequent hospital bills?
A) enter into a plea of nolo contendere
B) plead not guilty and go to trial
C) enter into a plea bargain with the government and pay a nominal penalty set by the
government
D) plead guilty and serve the punishment set by the government as it will serve as the
all-binding punishment for the crime
Sending an objectionable e-mail to a third party and signing another’s name constitute
the tort of ________.
A) invasion of the right to privacy
B) defamation of character
C) battery
D) intentional misrepresentation