The offense of intentionally or knowingly operating another's boat, airplane, or motor-propelled vehicle without effective consent is called:

• A. Robbery
• B. Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
• C. Burglary
• D. Carjacking

Answer: (B)

Unauthorized use of a vehicle is the offense of intentionally or knowingly using or operating someone else’s boat, airplane, or motor-propelled vehicle without the owner's effective consent. The defining element is the lack of consent to use the vehicle; even if the person doesn’t intend to steal it or keep it permanently, the act of operating it without permission fits this statute. This distinguishes it from robbery (taking from a person by force or fear), burglary (unlawful entry with intent to commit a crime), and carjacking (taking a vehicle from a person by force or intimidation). Because the scenario describes using the vehicle without consent, it matches unauthorized use of a vehicle.