Property Crimes

Question 1

Elements of Larceny

Answer 1

Specific Intent Crime

• Taking (by trespassory or trick) - wrongful
• Carrying Away (can be very slight)
• Tangible personal property of another
• By trespass
• Intent to permanently deprive

Question 2

Elements of Embezzlement

Answer 2

Specific Intent Crime
Lawfulness of possession followed by unlawful conversion
- Fraudulent
- Conversion
- Property by Another
- By a person in lawful possession of that property

Question 3

Elements of False Pretenses

Answer 3

Specific Intent Crime
Def. persuades owner of property to convey title
- Obtaining title
- To property of another
- By intentional false statement of past or existing fact
- with intent to defraud
Larceny by trick v. false pretenses: larceny by trick obtains possession; false pretenses obtains title

Question 4

Elements of Robbery

Answer 4

Robbery = Larceny + Assault

• Taking
• Personal Property of Another
• From another’s person or presence
• By force or intimidation *** (must be of IMMINENT harm, not necessarily to the victim)
• With itent to permanently deprive

Question 5

Elements of Extorion

Answer 5

= blackmail
Extortion v. Robbery: Extortion = threat of future harm does not need to be from person to person; Robbery = imminent harm, from person or presence.

Question 6

Elements of Bulglary

Answer 6

Specific Intent Crime

• Breaking (actual or constructive)
• Entry (any part of Ds body enters)
• Of the Dwelling
• Of Another
• At Nighttime ***
• With intent ic committing a felony therein (mut exist at the time of breaking)

Question 7

Elements of Receipt of Stolen Property

Answer 7

possesion and control of known stolen property with the intent to permanently deprive. Intent at receipt of property.