Question

In some situations an officer of a corporation will be held criminally liable for the acts of an employee under the doctrine of ?

Answer 1

Vicarious liability. 

In vicarious criminal liability, an officer of a corporation may be held liable for the acts of an employee because, under this doctrine, the employee acted for the benefit of and in action under the officer. This authority and relationship allows a plaintiff to allege liability and wrongdoing to the officer, in addition to the culpable employee.