Reference - DUI Charge

Multiple Choice

Reference - DUI Charge. Monique was licensed to train massage therapists. A new federal agency, the Aesthetic and Massage Commission, took very seriously its role of enforcing the statute enabling the Commission to do its work and providing that licensed massage therapists must refrain from "any act or conduct indicating bad faith, incompetence, dishonesty, or improper dealing." Monique, while driving home late one night from a party, was stopped by the police and arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. She pled guilty to the offense. When the Aesthetic and Massage Commission discovered the offense, the officials of the agency met, decided that Monique might drink on the job, and that she might pose a danger to students. Accordingly, her license to teach massage therapy was revoked. Monique threatened to sue to retain her license and was told by the agency head that she had no right to appeal to court because of the nature of the Aesthetic and Massage Commission; and that, in any event, action by an agency is always upheld. Which of the following is true regarding the statement by the agency that assuming an appeal to court is available, agency action is always upheld?

A) The agency representative is essentially correct because agency decisions are upheld in over 99% of the cases and may only be overturned if fraud on the part of the agency is proven.
B) The agency representative is incorrect because agency decisions are usually struck down unless they are supported by clear and convincing evidence.
C) The agency representative is incorrect because agency decisions are usually struck down unless it can be established that an appeal of an agency decision is frivolous and without reason.
D) The agency representative is incorrect because agency decisions are struck down in approximately 50% of the cases on appeal.
E) The agency representative is incorrect because while agency actions are usually upheld, they may be struck down if the agency, for example, exceeded its power.