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?

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Malcolm and Lucy have committed theft of service because they deceived the resort by giving false names and absconding without paying the bill. Defrauding an innkeeper is a more traditional offense where guests deceive the innkeeper by providing false information, but still pay the bill at the end. In this case, Malcolm and Lucy left without paying, which constitutes theft of service. The presumption of male responsibility in situations such as this is not a legal principle, so option B is incorrect. Option D is also incorrect because failure to pay a bill is a criminal offense under Texas law, regardless of whether a formal demand for payment is made or not.

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