Joey bought a ticket to the Sugar Bowl game in New Orleans.Joey had a car but did not have enough money to buy the gasoline for the trip to the game.He stopped at an old-fashioned "full service" gas station near Birmingham and said to the attendant "Fill 'er up." The sign at the station said "No credit." The moment the attendant finished pumping the gas into Joey's car, Joey sped off without paying.On these facts the state of Alabama charged Joey with robbery.Which of the following statements indicates the most likely outcome of Joey's trial?

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Joey's actions would likely be considered theft rather than robbery because he did not use force or fear to take the gas from the attendant. Additionally, because the sign at the station indicated "No credit," Joey could be deemed to have intentionally taken the gas without paying, thus supporting the charge of theft. Burglary requires Joey to have entered the station with the intent to commit a felony, which is not supported by these facts. So, the most likely outcome is that Joey would be convicted of theft.

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