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Jennifer Runs Her Own Business

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Jennifer runs her own business. An auditor observes some discrepancies in the company's finances, and the case is taken to court. In a trial, a subpoena requires her to produce the books and records related to her business. Which of the following statements is true about this scenario?


A) If the business is run as a corporation, the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution's privilege against self-incrimination allows Jennifer to refuse to produce the records.
B) If the business is run as a sole proprietorship, the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution's privilege against self-incrimination allows Jennifer to refuse to produce the records.
C) The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution's privilege against self-incrimination extends to custodians of corporate records, which allows Jennifer to refuse to produce the records.
D) The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution's privilege against self-incrimination extends to all forms of business, which allows Jennifer to refuse to produce the records.

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