If Sally willfully took tomatoes from the angry man's garden, what is the likely consequence?

Taking tomatoes from someone's garden without permission can be considered theft, which typically falls under property crimes. In most jurisdictions, including Mississippi, the severity of the charge depends on the value of the property taken.

If the tomatoes are considered to be of a relatively low value, which is often the case with garden produce, the act would generally be classified as a misdemeanor rather than a felony. Misdemeanor theft typically involves penalties that could include fines or short jail sentences. The proposed fine of $500 aligns with typical consequences for a misdemeanor theft charge, reflecting the unlawfulness of taking someone else's property willfully.

This makes the choice indicating that she would be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined $500 a strong conclusion based on the nature of the act and the applicable laws surrounding property crime. The other options, such as a felony charge or a nominal fine, do not align with the typical legal standards for theft of low-value items like tomatoes from a personal garden. Additionally, there are generally penalties for theft, so the notion that there would be no penalties for taking produce would not hold in this context.