One Night,Carl Is Pulled Over for Suspected Drunk Driving

Multiple Choice

One night,Carl is pulled over for suspected drunk driving.After he fails his roadside sobriety tests,Carl asks the officer if they have a local September 11 fund.When the officer replies that they do,Carl says,"I'd be happy to make a sizable donation to it." The officer arrests Carl for attempted bribery.Can the government succeed on these facts?

A) Yes,because Carl offered money to a public official.
B) Yes,because Carl was already under arrest when he made the statement.
C) No,because Carl did not request that the officer do anything.
D) No,because a donation can never be considered a bribe.