Fact Pattern 14-1
Beatrice, a bank teller, was angry with her employer, Big Bank, because she did not get a raise. Each day she begins to keep for her own use small amounts out of funds deposited by customers at her station. Eventually, she is caught when customers begin to complain about discrepancies, and bank officials conduct surveillance of her actions. Big Bank is very unpopular in the community because of a number of foreclosures. The trial against Beatrice results in a hung jury when the twelve jurors are hopelessly deadlocked, probably because of their dislike of Big Bank. Beatrice is thrilled and believes that she can forget about the whole mess although her cell mate tells her that she may not be out of the woods yet.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 14-1.What crime had Beatrice committed?

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Beatrice committed embezzlement, which is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted. She was a bank teller and stole funds deposited by customers at her station, which falls under the definition of embezzlement. Larceny involves taking someone else's property without their permission or consent, and robbery involves using force or intimidation to take someone else's property. Neither of these crimes accurately describes Beatrice's actions.

Fact Pattern 14-1 Beatrice, a Bank Teller, Was Angry with Her Employer, Big