Test 3 - DV, Offenses Against Property, Arson, Burglary, Theft, & Forgery Flashcards
What’s the main difference between aggravated arson and arson?
I aggravated arson, the person is knowingly or purposely engaging in unlawful conduct and in arson the person is recklessly doing it
If you see a dangerous fire and fail to report it, with what can you be charged?
Failure to control/report a dangerous fire
Sam offers Joe benefits to start a fire and it’s made known to police. They can both be charged with?
Arson for hire
Sam breaks Joe’s bike…what’s the charge?
Criminal mischief
Sam burns down Joe’s car…what are the relevant charges?
Criminal mischief and Arson (a car is considered a structure in NJ thereby making arson an appropriate charge)
Forcibly breaking into a structure WITH THE INTENT to commit ANY offense..
Burglary
A homeless person goes into walmart, waits for it to close, and then sleeps there overnight..what’s the charge?
Criminal Trespass
Sam’s in a club, gets into an argument, and is directed to leave by the owner, but Sam refuses to, what’s the charge?
Defiant Trespass
Sam is walking down the street and sees a fence he wants to hop over which would put him in private property of another person, and he sees a sign that says no trespassing before doing so, what’s the charge?
Defiant Trespass
Sam removes but does not damage a “Stop” sign from the road, so he can’t be charged with anything.
False, Sam needs to remove OR damage a sign for it to be a crime
Sam decided to remove the VIN # on his car…is this a crime?
Yes, removal of MV VIN is a crime
Sam is curious about what’s going on in his neighbor’s house so he looks through his neighbor’s window.
Peering
Sam got a copy of Joe’s sex tape and threatens to upload it onto YouTube if Joe doesn’t pay him. What’s the charge?
Theft by Extortion
Sam orders Grey Goose and is unaware that he’s being served Sky Vodka, instead. What is/are the appropriate charge(s)?
Theft by Deception and Deceptive Business Practices
Sam finds $20 on the floor in a parking lot and doesn’t know whose it is…what’s the charge?
There is no charge because Sam must know who the rightful owner is
Sam finds $20 and knows who the rightful owner is…what’s the charge?
Theft of Property Lost, Mislaid, or Delivered by Mistake
Possession of altered property is known as?
Fencing
Sam moves into a new house, calls up PSE&G to set up an account to pay his gas, but he never receives a bill. Sam also didn’t follow up after this. Can he be charged with anything?
No, Sam made the effort to pay but the error was not on his part; it wasn’t purposeful. It is the company’s fault.
Sam goes to a dine with Joe and they agree to leave the diner without paying. What’s the charge?
Theft of Services and Conspiracy
What are the 3 offenses that DO NOT have to be committed in an officer’s presence (but still need probable cause) and may still warrant an arrest?
Shoplifting, DV, Theft of Library Materials