Financial Crimes Flashcards
Possession of Stolen property
496 PC
Every person who buys or received any property that has been stolen or that has been obtained by any means of theft or extortion knowing the property is so stolen or obtained
Identity Theft 530.5
Every person who willfully obtains personal identifying information of another and uses that information for any unlawful purpose.
Including to obtain credit, goods, services real property or medical information without the consent of that person.
Possession of Burglary Tools
466 PC Misd.
To posses any list of instruments or tools with the feloniously intent to break into or enter any building
Grand Theft
487a PC
The money, labor or real or personal property exceeds $950
Forgery
470 PC
The intent to defraud, signs the name of another or of a fictitious person, knowing that he has no authority to do so.
Or falsely makes, alters or counterfeits writings of another.
Burglary
459 PC
Every person who enters any house, room apt., or building or vehicle with doors locked, with the intent to commit theft or any felony.
Embezzlement
503 PC
The fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been intrusted.
A relationship of trust and confidence is essential & the intent to deprive the owner of his/her property.
Solvability Factors:(12)
Suspect in custody Known profile cases... Media interest Crimes against the elderly Serial cases High dollar loss Multi jurisdictional serial cases Cases with poor or sketchy info Possible suspect Possible or partial license plate Victim not see suspect or masked suspect Uncooperative victim Case unfounded
The following cases in Burglary will be investigated
1) In Custody burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools & other burglary related cases.
2) Cases in which Central ID unit has identified a latent print lifted from scene of Burglary
3) Cases in which the county crime lab has identified DNA recovered from the scene of a burglary
Types of searches without a warrant
Incidental to arrest Incident involves a motor vehicle When consent is given When in plain view Parole or probation
368 d & e Elder Fraud
Any person who knows or reasonably knows that a person is an elder (65 or older) or a dependent adult (18-64) who is not a caretaker or who is a caretaker violates any law prescribing theft, embezzlement, forgery or fraud with respect to the property of the elder or dependent adult. If under $950 Misd.
148.9
False identity to peace officer
Any person who falsely represents or identifies himself as another person or fictitious person to a peace officer upon lawful detention or arrest to evade the process of court or to avoid identification by the investigating agency.
476 Check Fraud
Any person who fraudulently creates, writes, pass or possess a fake or forged check with the intent to obtain something of value in exchange for the check
484e
Stolen credit cards
Selling, transferring, acquiring or otherwise possessing the credit card without that person’s consent
Mail theft 530.5(e)
The defendant willfully or maliciously tore down, destroyed, or broke into any letter box intended for mail Or the defendant willfully & maliciously injured or destroyed any mail
If defendant uses mail for identity theft charge for 530.5 PC
The following cases will be assigned to an investigator in Burglary
- In custody burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools & other burglary related cases
- Cases in which the Central ID unit has identified a latent fingerprint lifted from the scene of a burglary
- Cases in which the county crime lab has identified DNA recovered from the scene of a burglary
Investigative Responsibilities
- Accept cases assigned & conduct complete investigations. This includes , the arrest of suspects, serving search warrants, release of property, & presentation of completed case to DA for review.
- prepare cases for court
- testify in court
- assist other Units & agencies when assigned
- keep informed of policy changes which affect the Unit & BOI
- Close out assigned cases when complete
- Maintain an understanding of Criminal Vs Civil & Contractual law
- Conduct all investigations as directed by the Unit commander or higher
Versadex gives us specific information:
-case number-date, day & time of occurrence-location of occurrence- victim’s name- type of crime- name or description of suspect- loss- vehicle description- assigned investor - case dispo./ status-
Upon being assigned case, investigator should seek the following important facts in the report:
- identification information of the victim (name, address, & phone)
- victim’s language
- suspect information
- if the victim can ID suspect
- suspect information
- vehicle description
- witnesses …can they ID suspect
- Physical evidence:latent prints, photos, surveillance photos, videos, location of evidence
- property taken, serial numbers- be certain that the stolen property system & that credit cards & appropriate bank accounts are cancelled by the victim
Copy of any press release shall be distributed to the following:
FCU Commander BOI Deputy Chief BOI Captains PIO Case file
Fraud: The following cases will be assigned to an investigator
1) elder financial abuse cases that have a substantial impact on the victim’s standard of living or quality of life.
2) Identity theft cases which result in the victim falsely acquiring a criminal history or criminal penalty
3) In -Custody theft, embezzlement, credit card fraud, check fraud, identity theft & other fraud related cases.
In order to obtain a search warrant the following elements must be present:(3)
- Reasonable Cause
- Specifics Required
- The Affidavit
Announcement required for search warrant
Identify oneself as a peace office
Explain the purpose of entry
-demand entry (20 seconds if items easily destroyed) (60 seconds if not)
When announcement not required for search warrant (3)
- the peril of the officer would be increased
- the arrest would be frustrated
- evidence would be destroyed if officers presence were announced
