Ethan Is Withdrawing Money from an ATM Machine, but the Machine

question 43

Essay

Ethan is withdrawing money from an ATM machine, but the machine is responding very slowly. Ethan receives a phone call and becomes distracted as he answers the phone. Wyatt sees how distracted Ethan is and as Ethan is looking away, Wyatt takes the withdrawn money from the ATM. Ethan looks back at the ATM screen and sees that the transaction is finished. He turns and sees Wyatt running away. Ethan pursues Wyatt and Ethan is accidentally hit by a car and breaks his leg. Discuss and analyze the case and determine whether Wyatt is guilty of robbery.

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Definitions:

Exchange Rate

The valuation of a currency when converted to a different currency, which indicates the equivalent amount in the second currency.

Payment Date

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The power to govern the financial and operating policies of another entity through ownership, contract, or otherwise, often resulting in a parent-subsidiary relationship.

Parent

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