Falsely Posing as Somewhat Famous Rock Singers,Malcolm and His Girlfriend

question 10

Multiple Choice

Falsely posing as somewhat famous rock singers,Malcolm and his girlfriend Lucy check into the Itzy-Ritzy Resort for a long holiday weekend.They enjoy the resort's food and beverage as well as the swanky accommodations.On check-out day the two depart without paying any of the bill.Under Texas law,which of the following statements is correct about this incident?

• A)Malcolm and Lucy have committed the traditional offense of defrauding an innkeeper.
• B)Malcolm,but not Lucy,has committed theft of service because in situations such as this the law presumes the male is responsible for the bill.
• C)Malcolm and Lucy have committed theft of service because they deceived the resort by giving false names and absconding without paying the bill.
• D)The failure of Malcolm and Lucy to pay the bill is a civil matter; no crime occurs until the resort makes a formal demand for payment and they refuse to pay within 10 days.

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