If someone steals a credit card intending to use it, what offense have they committed?

The correct answer is that the individual has committed credit card abuse. This offense specifically pertains to the misuse of credit cards, which includes unauthorized use of a card that has been obtained through theft. Credit card abuse typically involves actions taken with the intent to defraud, and stealing a credit card with the intention to use it aligns directly with this definition.

In this scenario, the element of intent to use the stolen credit card establishes that it is not merely a theft of property (which would fall under theft), but rather an exploitation of the financial instrument itself for fraudulent purposes. This highlights the specific nature of the offense in relation to credit cards, differentiating it from more general theft.

Other options, while related, do not capture the specific facets of the offense connected to credit cards. Fraud, for instance, is a broader term that encompasses many different forms of deceit for financial gain. Theft could apply to the act of taking the credit card, but it does not address the specific act of using that card, which is central to credit card abuse. Burglary refers to entering a structure with the intent to commit an offense, but it does not directly apply to the theft and subsequent use of a credit card. Focusing on the specific act of