Chapter 27 /28 Specialized Larceny/ Shoplifting

Question 1

Larceny from the person

Answer 1

Felony

Value of property irrelevant

Question 2

Larceny from a building

Answer 2

Felony

Take
Building , ship, vessel or railroad car
Property of another
Intent to deprive them

(Odd example - locker - victim relied on locker and building to keep his property)

Stealing from containers and trailers also felony

Question 3

Rights of arrest and values for larceny by check

Answer 3

With intent to defraud - wrote cashed uttered (even if knew insuffient funds)

Attempted : complaint
$250 and under : complaint
Over $250: arrest on PC

Question 4

If you have larceny by check , how long does it suggest if you don’t repay there was intent to defraud?

Answer 4

2 days

Question 5

Shoplifting

6 acts

Answer 5

Take
Conceal
Manipulate price tag
Switch container
Ring up false price
Remove cart

PC. Employee statement is enough for PC

Question 6

T/F police may ONLY charge shoplifting if the value is less than $250

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What makes shoplifting aggravated ?

Answer 7

Theft device
Return receipt
Organized crime

Felony