Criminal Law, 2012 Bar — Question 10

MULTIPLE CHOICE

AA was appointed for a two-year term to serve the unexpired portion of a resigned public official. Despite being disqualified after the lapse of the two-year term, AA continued to exercise the duties and powers of the public office to which appointed. What is the criminal liability of AA? (A) AA is criminally liable for malfeasance in office. (B) AA is criminally liable for prolonging performance of duties and powers. (C) AA is criminally liable for disobeying request for disqualification. (D) AA incurs no criminal liability because there is no indication that he caused prejudice to anyone.

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