Question

Martha is upset at Catherine over the dinner bill the night before. Martha believes Catherine should have split the bill but she failed to pay any portion. Martha and Catherine work together at a local telemarketing center and Martha sneaks to Catherine’s desk to take $20 from her purse. This act would be considered ______.

Answer 1

The answer is: Petty larceny

Step-by-step explanation:

Petty larceny (or petty theft) is defined as the theft of property (products or services) valued at no more than $1,000. It is referred as larceny since no violent act was involved.

Since Martha robbed only $20 from Catherine, without beating her, her crime is considered a petty larceny.