Question

Apply the given legal principles to the facts provided in the following of the question and select the most appropriate answer.
Principle : Whoever, intending to dishonestly take any movable property out of the possession of any person without that person’s consent, moves that property in order to such taking, is said to commit theft.
Facts : R owns an antique watch but is unsure of its value. She took it to a jeweller Y for a free valuation that was offered by Y. Y took the watch home instead of valuing it and does not provide any explanation. R enters Y’s home, pushes Y to one side, and retrieves her watch by force. Has R committed theft ?

• A. Yes, because R took the watch out of Y’s possession
• B. Yes, because R unlawfully entered Y’s home
• C. Yes, because R assaulted Y
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

None of the above

Answer 2

The correct option is (D) : None of the above.