Property crimes Flashcards

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larceny

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a taking, and carrying away, of tangible personal property, of another with possession, by trespass, with intent to permanently deprive that person of her interest in the property.

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embezzlement

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

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Larceny by trick

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victim is tricked by a misrepresentation of a fact into giving up custody of the property

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False pretenses

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obtaining title, to personal property of another, by an intentional false statement of a past or existing fact with intent to defraud the other.

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robbery

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a taking of personal property of another from the other person or presence by force or threats of immediate death or physical injury to the victim, a member of his family, or some person in the victim’s presence with the intent to permanently deprive him of it.

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extortion

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consists of the corrupt collection of an unlawful fee by an officer under color of office

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reciept of stolen property

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recieving possesion and control
of stolen personal property
known to have been obtained in a manner consituting a criminal offense
by another person
with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his interest in it.

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forgery

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making or altering
a writing
so that it is false with an intent to defraud

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malicious mischeif

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the malicious
destruction of or damage to
the property of another

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burglary

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a breaking
and entering
of a dwelling
of another
at night
with the intent to commit a felony therein
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