Question
Legal Studies Question on Criminal Law
Identify the offence committed in the following situation:
While at a supermarket, 'Z' removed the label of a cheaper hairbrush and stuck it over the label on the hairbrush she intended to buy, thus hoping to pay less than the true price, She paid the lower price at the pay counter but was apprehended while on her way outside.
A
Criminal Misappropriation of property
B
Theft
C
Cheating
D
Mischief
Answer
Cheating
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Cheating.