Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) RADIO Practice Exam

What does defrauding an innkeeper involve?

1. Paying for services with counterfeit currency

2. Leaving a hotel without settling the bill

3. Using false identification to gain access

4. Conducting unauthorized commercial activities

The correct answer is: Leaving a hotel without settling the bill

Defrauding an innkeeper primarily involves the act of leaving a hotel, restaurant, or similar establishment without paying for services or goods that were rendered. This crime emphasizes the obligation to settle one's bill after the receipt of services, signifying an attempted avoidance of payment. Such actions undermine the trust inherent in business transactions and can lead to legal repercussions. While the other options touch on various types of deceit or illegal activities, they do not specifically align with the definition of defrauding an innkeeper. For instance, using counterfeit currency relates to forgery or fraud, while using false identification pertains to identity theft rather than a direct violation of payment obligations. Conducting unauthorized commercial activities would not necessarily involve a direct interaction with an innkeeper or an obligation to settle a bill, which is the core concept of the specific crime in question.