Crimes Against Property

Question 1

Common Law Larceny (Old)

Answer 1

(1) Trespassory taking and carrying away (2) of the personal property of another (3) with the intent to permanently deprive.

Question 2

Common Law Theft (Modern)

Answer 2

(1) Take possession or control; (2) of the property of another (3) or in possession of another (4) with the intent to deprive the other thereof

Question 3

Theft by False Pretenses

Answer 3

(1) False pretense or representation to the property owner (2) intent to defraud owner of that property (3) the owner transferred title of the property in reliance on the misrepresentation

Question 4

Larceny by Trick

Answer 4

(1) Taking by fraud as a form of trespass (2) and carrying away (3) the property of another (4) with intent to permanently deprive the owner of possession

Question 5

Robbery

Answer 5

(1) Larceny, by (2) Force (wrestling, etc.)

Question 6

Burglary

Answer 6

(1) Intentional and (2) wrongful entry onto the premises (3) of another (4) with intent to commit a felony therein

Question 7

Breaking & Entering

Answer 7

the wrongful entry and damage to, or interference with, the property of another

Question 8

Claim of Right (Defense)

Answer 8

One cannot commit a crime against property that they belive is their own in good faith, unless the crime is a violent one

Question 9

Embezzlement

Answer 9

(1) While in possession of the property of another (2) converting that property to a personal use (3) by fraud