Ahmed is an employee of Bristol Manufacturing Company. Bristol manufactures plastics, which creates large amounts of toxic waste that must then be disposed of. Ahmed is responsible for making sure this toxic waste is properly disposed of. To cut costs, Ahmed decides to divert the liquid waste into a local stream, instead of properly disposing of it. This is a direct violation of the Clean Water Act, a national law that protects the United States' waterways. Sanford is the director of the division in which Ahmed works and knows that Ahmed is doing this. When the authorities discover Ahmed's unlawful actions, can Bristol be held criminally liable? Bristol cannot be held criminally liable, even if Sanford knew of Ahmed's actions. Bristol can be held criminally responsible if Sanford knew of Ahmed's criminal actions. Bristol cannot be held criminally liable unless it directed Ahmed to take the illegal action. Bristol can be held criminally liable whether or not Ahmed was acting within the scope of employment