Question

Monica and Valerie have been roommates for many years. They are close friends and often share their clothing and food one with another. Recently, Valerie was asked out by a man she really likes but she does not feel as though she has an outfit for the date that is ready to impress. Valerie takes Monica's credit card and heads to Nordstrom to buy an outfit for the date, where she makes a large, expensive purchase. With respect to Nordstrom, has Valerie committed a crime? If so, what is it?

Answer 1

In the provided case, Monica and Valerie are roommates and friends and often share their food and clothing with each other. When Monica was asked out by a man, she takes the credit card of Valerie and makes an expensive purchase. Her act would be considered a criminal act. It is because she has used the credit card of Valerie without her permission. A credit card is something that cannot be used without the permission of the owner otherwise it is considered a crime. Monica has committed the crime of fraud. She has taken the credit card of Valerie without her permission and made a purchase with the same.