Arthur Baxter, a manager in records retention for SWC Company, has ordered seven laptop computers for his department, even though he only has five employees. In addition to each laptop, he ordered extra copies of several software programs. When the equipment arrives, Baxter sends one of the extra laptops to his son who is a freshman at Eastern University and sells three of the original software packages to friends. Which of the following offenses could Baxter be charged with?
A) Larceny
B) Embezzlement
C) Conversion
D) All of the above

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Arthur Baxter could be charged with all of the offenses listed: Larceny, for unlawfully taking the laptops and software; Embezzlement, for misappropriating company assets entrusted to him; and Conversion, for unauthorized use of company property.

Arthur Baxter, a Manager in Records Retention for SWC Company