Chris has been convicted of embezzling $150,000 from his employer.With this money,he purchased a boat,a motorcycle,and several pieces of expensive jewelry for his girlfriend.As part of his sentence,the judge allows law enforcement authorities to confiscate any property that Chris purchased with the embezzled money.The ability of law enforcement to confiscate Chris's property that was purchased with embezzled money is referred to as:
A)a fine.
B)restitution.
C)forfeiture.
D)a day fine.

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Forfeiture refers to the legal process of confiscating property that was purchased with illegally-obtained funds. In this case, Chris used embezzled money to purchase a boat, motorcycle, and jewelry for his girlfriend, and the judge has allowed law enforcement to confiscate these items as part of his sentence. A fine is a monetary penalty, restitution involves paying back the victim for their losses, and a day fine is a type of fine that is calculated based on the offender's income and the seriousness of the offense.

Chris Has Been Convicted of Embezzling $150,000 from His Employer