Holly has been out partying most of the evening. She has been drinking heavily. She recognizes that she should not attempt to drive home. Instead, she calls a taxicab

When the taxi arrives Holly tells the driver an address that is actually two blocks from her apartment. Upon arrival at the address, the taxi driver tells Holly, "That will be $12.50." Instead of paying the driver, Holly jumps from the cab and runs away. Holly has committed:
A) consumer fraud.
B) theft of service.
C) no offense as her failure to pay for the taxicab ride is simply a civil breach of contract.
D) unauthorized use of a vehicle.


B

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