Maria is the sheriff of Narez, Texas. Oscar robs a Narez gas station and a $500 reward is offered for his capture. When, later, Maria finds and arrests him, with respect to the reward, she can
A)collect it.
B)not collect it because she had a preexisting duty to capture Oscar.
C)not collect it because it is not legally sufficient consideration.
D)not collect it because it is an illusory promise.

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Maria cannot collect the reward because, as the sheriff, she already has a preexisting duty to arrest lawbreakers. The offer of a reward does not create a new contract or obligation for her to perform her duties.

Maria Is the Sheriff of Narez, Texas