Re: Criminal Law Question

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On 9/27/07, Ozarks Lawyer wrote:
> As a practical matter, Jill, it would be cheaper to return to
> the dry cleaners and settle up rather than pay an attorney to
> get you out of trouble.
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> On 9/24/07, Law Student wrote:
>> Jill takes her party dress to a dry cleaners. Returning to
>> pick it up, she notices it hanging unattended. Jill takes
>> her dress without paying. Is Jill guilty of larceny? Did
>> the dry cleaners have custody or possession of the dress?
>> What is Jill guilty of if not larceny?

Yes, I agree with you as a practical matter, however this has
nothing to do with practicality, it's for a law exam.

Does anyone know the answer to this question?