Larceny

Question 1

Larceny

Answer 1

A trespassory taking with the intent to permanently deprive. Crime is complete upon asportation

Question 2

Asportation

Answer 2

Movement from original place, even slightly

Question 3

Larceny by trick

Answer 3

Wrongful exercise of ownership over property which was obtained fraudulently (consent obtained by fraud). Title does not pass

Question 4

Embezzlement

Answer 4

Taking money meant for business use and using it for personal use. Title does not pass

Question 5

False Pretenses

Answer 5

No taking, property given due to misrepresentation. Title passes

Question 6

If a thief returns the item, have they completed the offense?

Answer 6

Yes. The offense is complete at the moment of asportation with the intent to permanently deprive.

Question 7

Elements of larceny: common law

Answer 7

1) trespassory taking
2) carrying away
3( of personal property
4) of another
5) intent to permanently deprive

Question 8

Robbery

Answer 8

Theft accomplished by force or threat of force of immediate death or physical injury

Question 9

Enhances penalty for robbery

Answer 9

Deadly weapon or causes serious bodily injury

Question 10

Burglary

Answer 10

1)breaking and entering
2) of dwelling of another
3) at night
4) with intent to commit felony therein

Question 11

An entry, for the purposes of burglary, includes

Answer 11

Even the smallest instruction of a body part of instrument, including moving obstacles