Adele, a grocery cashier, was charged under the following information which reads: "the accused with intent to gain and abuse of confidence feloniously stole grocery items worth PHP 1,500.00 without consent of her employer." In due course, the trial court convicted Adele of qualified theft. The trial court ruled that Adele took advantage of her position as a cashier which entails a high degree of confidence because it involves handling of the properties of the employer. Did the trial court properly convict Adele of qualified theft? Explain. (2024 BAR)