FOCL Practice Test

What crime does Julie commit when she fails to pay for the animal crackers she gave to her baby?

1. Misdemeanor theft

2. Robbery

3. Fraud

4. Embezzlement

The correct answer is: Misdemeanor theft

Julie commits a misdemeanor theft when she fails to pay for the animal crackers she provided to her baby. Misdemeanor theft refers to the act of taking someone else's property without their permission, which includes not paying for goods intended for purchase. In this scenario, Julie's act of not paying for something she took, even if it was for her child, constitutes taking someone else's property unlawfully. Robbery involves taking property from a person with the threat of force, which does not apply here as there is no indication of intimidation or force involved in her actions. Fraud refers to deception for personal gain, which is not relevant in this situation since Julie's action does not involve misrepresentation or deceitful practices. Embezzlement is the theft of funds or property entrusted to someone's care, typically in a professional context, which again does not apply in the scenario of a mother purchasing snacks for her baby.