Property Crimes

Question 1

Larceny

Answer 1

Larceny consists of:

1. A taking
2. And carrying away
3. Of tangible personal property
4. By trespass
5. With intent to permanently deprive

Question 2

Embezzlement

Answer 2

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

Distinguished from larceny because EMBEZZZLERS HAVE RIGHTFUL POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY

Question 3

False Pretenses

Answer 3

Obtaining title to personal property of another by an intentional false statement with intent to defraud the other

Question 4

Robbery

Answer 4

Robbery consists of:

A taking

of personal property of another

From the other’s person or presence

By force or threats of immediate death or physical injury

With the intent to permanently deprive them of it

Question 5

Robbery vs. Larceny

Answer 5

Robbery requires the use of force or threats!

For example: pickpocketing is larceny, but not robbery

Question 6

Extortion

Answer 6

The corrupt collection of an unlawful fee by an officer under color of office

Question 7

Theft

Answer 7

Under the MPC, some or all of property offenses are combined as defined as “theft”

Question 8

Forgery

Answer 8

Making or altering a writing with LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE so that it is false with intent to defraud

Question 9

Burglary

Answer 9

A breaking and entry of a drwelling of another at nighttim with the intent to commit a felony in the stucture

Question 10

Arson

Answer 10

The malicious burning of the dwelling of another