Criminal Law, 2010 Bar — Question XIV

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Paul lives with his long-time girlfriend Joan in a condominium in Makati. For more than a year, he has been secretly saving money in an envelope under their bed to buy her an engagement ring. One day, while Joan was cleaning their room, she found the envelope, took the money, and left Paul. As prosecutor, what crime, if any, would you charge Joan? Explain.

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