James was on his way back home. Suddenly,he was involved in a car accident thatinvolved other vehicles. When he wasquestioned by the police, James admittedthat he was texting while driving.Prior to that incident, what action shouldhave been taken for James? What was goingto happen to him if the accident caused theothers to be injured?

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Contemporary Auditing

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