Property Crimes Flashcards
What are the elements of larceny?
(1) wrongful taking
(2) carrying away of property by trespass
(3) with intent to permanently deprive
For larceny to apply, when must the intent to deprive the owner of property exist
at the time of the taking, or after the taking under the theory of continuous trespass
What is the effect on the crime of larceny if you take away property that you erroneously believe is yours?
no liability
What are the elements of embezzlement?
(1) fraudulent conversion
(2) of property of another
Before illegal conversion, an embezzler always has _____ _____ of the property.
lawful possession
Must an embezzler carry the property away and/or get the benefit of his actions?
no
What are the elements of false pretenses?
(1) obtaining title
(2) to the property of another
(3) by a knowing false statement of past or existing fact
(4) with the intent to defraud another
What kind of false promise can never ground liability for false pretenses?
to do something in the future
What is the difference between false pretenses and larceny by trick?
If only possession of the property is obtained, it is larceny by trick, while false pretenses obtains title to the property
What are the elements of robbery?
(1) taking of personal property of another
(2) from the person’s presence
(3) by force or threat
(4) with the intent to permanently deprive him of it
What kinds of threats satisfy the “threat” requirement of robbery?
threats of imminent harm
Do pickpockets commit robbery?
no
What are the elements of extortion?
(1) knowingly
(2) seeking to obtain property or services
(3) by means of a future threat
What are the elements of forgery?
(1) making or altering
(2) of a false writing
(3) with intent to defraud
What kinds of writings are subject to the crime of forgery?
any writing that has apparent legal significance
