Question

Mariah takes off her ring and places it on her desk while she works. Without her knowledge or consent, her coworker Nita picks up the ring, puts it on, and walks away. Nita has likely committed

Answer 1

Answer: Larceny

Explanation:

Larceny is a prevalent crime which occurs when an individual takes someone's property without their consent with an intent of not returning it.

It commonly referred to as theft.

Larceny Definition: Elements of the Crime

Things that need to be proven for someone to be convicted of larceny

-Illegal obtaining someone else's property

- The property should have taken without the owner's consent.

- The intention of the taker is to not return the property to the owner but make it their permanently.