Jennifer works as a prostitute. One evening Ross engages her services. The two go to Ross's hotel room. Ross pays Jennifer $50 and the two engage in sexual intercourse. After the act Ross falls asleep
While he is sleeping, Jennifer removes the remaining $200 from his wallet and departs. Ross awakes a few minutes later, notices Jennifer's absence and checks his wallet. Upon discovering that his cash is gone Ross exclaims, "I've been robbed." Which of the following is an accurate statement about this incident?
A) Jennifer has committed robbery because she took the money without permission from the presence of Ross.
B) No robbery has occurred.
C) No robbery was committed because the laws regarding theft do not apply to persons who are deprived of property when they are committing an unlawful act themselves.
D) Jennifer has committed aggravated robbery because the amount of money she stole exceeded $100.
B
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