exam 2 Flashcards
1
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arson (common law)
A
malicious burning of the dwelling of another
2
Q
elements of arson
A
burning (actus rea)
dwelling
of another
malicious
3
Q
arson (mens rea)
A
malicious
4
Q
arson modern changes
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- type of structure
- of another eliminated
- burning– expanded to explosions
- degree/value utilized
- increased penalties due to safety and harm.
5
Q
burglary (Common Law)
A
breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony
6
Q
burglary elements (pg 72)
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7
Q
breaking: actual
A
- any degree of phys. force to permit entry
8
Q
breaking: constructive
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- no force, but threats, misrepresentation, fraud to cause opening
9
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entering: actual
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insertion of the body part into the structure
10
Q
entering: constructive
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no phys body, just tools
11
Q
robbery common law
A
felonious taking of money or property from a person or pretense of another through the use of threat or force.
12
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Robbery elements
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- felonious (intent to steal)
- taking (actual or constructive)
13
Q
armed robbery
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use of a weapon
14
Q
strong armed robbery
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personal weapon (arms, legs etc.)
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