Crimes to Property

Question 1

arson

Answer 1

malicious burning of the dwelling of another

Question 2

To satisfy the malice element of arson, the defendant must have either

Answer 2

intended the burning that actually took place or have shown a reckless disregard of an obvious risk that the structure would burn

Question 3

larceny

Answer 3

the taking and carrying away (asportation) of the tangible personal property of another by trespass with the intent to permanently (or for an unreasonable time) deprive the person of an interest in the property

Question 4

embezzlement

Answer 4

fraudulent conversion of personal property of another by a person in lawful possession of that property

Question 5

false pretense

Answer 5

obtaining title to personal property of another by an intentional false statement of fact with intent to defraud

Question 6

larceny by trick

Answer 6

obtaining possession to personal property of another by intentional false statement of fact with intent to defraud

Question 7

robbery

Answer 7

taking of personal property of another from other’s person or presence by force or threat of imminent death/injury with intent to permanently deprive