Aiesha went to the mall with the intention of buying a purse for her date on Friday night. She went into XYZ and found a black and brown leather purse that was large enough for her to fit a jacket and an extra pair of shoes. She liked big purses because she always wants to make sure she has everything she needs. She walks up to the counter and pays for the purse and exits the store. As she leaves an alarm goes off. A retail associate comes to check her bag and finds various costume jewelry pieces in each of the purse pockets. Aiesha did not put them there and was unaware of their presence. Nonetheless, is Aiesha guilty of shoplifting?
a. No, because chronological concurrence did not exist in this scenario.
b. Yes, because chronological concurrence did exist in this scenario.
c. No, because she was negligent.
d. Yes, because she had criminal intent at the same time she committed the criminal act.
a. No, because chronological concurrence did not exist in this scenario.
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