Abigail has been having some hard times financially. She recently lost her job and is finding it difficult to make ends meet. She has been considering breaking in to homes in a nice neighborhood to see what she can find to take to the pawn shop. She knows that stealing is wrong but thinks people may not notice if she takes items they don't need. Abigail is considering committing which type of crime?

a. mala in se
b. mala prohibita
c. due process violations
d. search and seizure


a. mala in se

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