Test 3. Offenses Involving Theft (16-8)

Question 1

Define deprieve:

Answer 1

Without justification:

> withhold property of another so it is unlikely the owner will recover it

> dispose of property so it is unlikely the owner will recover it

Question 2

Define financial institution:

Answer 2

bank, credit union, or other organization viewed as a place to deposit funds, savings, or investment

Question 3

§ 16-8-2

Thief by taking

Answer 3

> unlawfully takes

> while in lawful possession

> intention to deprive owner

Question 4

§ 16-8-3

Thief by deception

Answer 4

> obtain property through deceitful means

> deprives owner of property

> > creates impression of fact
accused knows is false

Question 5

§ 16-8-4

Thief by conversion

Answer 5

> Has lawfully obtained funds or property of another

> knowingly converts funds to his own use

Question 6

Define personal property:

Answer 6

> personal property having a replacement cost value greater than $100.00

Question 7

§ 16-8-5

Thief by Service

Answer 7

> intent to avoid payment

> knowingly obtains services, accommodations

> personal use available for compensation

Question 8

§ 16-8-7

Theft by receiving stolen property

Answer 8

> receives, disposes of, retains stolen property

> should have known it was stolen

> unless intent to restore to owner

Question 9

§ 16-8-11

Venue

Answer 9

> location where a legal case is heard or a trial is conducted.

> jurisdiction where the alleged crime occurred.

Question 10

§ 16-8-12

Punishment

Concerning theft, if the property exceeds $1,500.1 but is less than $5,000, is it a felony or misdemeanor?

Answer 10

Felony

Question 11

§ 16-8-12

Punishment

Concerning theft, the property must exceed how much before it is a felony?

Answer 11

At least $1,500.1

Question 12

§ 16-8-12

Punishment

Concerning theft, what is the punishment if the property of theft is a firearm?

Answer 12

Felony

Question 13

§ 16-8-14

Theft by shoplifting

What are the elements?

Answer 13

> alone or in concert w/ another person

> > Intent of appropriating
merchandise without paying

> > Deprives owner of
possession

> > Conceals possession of
goods

> > transfers goods in another
container

> > alters price tag

Question 14

§ 16-8-18

Entering Automobile

Answer 14

> Enter auto with intent of theft

> Felony

Question 15

§ 16-8-40

Robbery

What are the elements?

Answer 15

> intent to commit theft

> takes property of another or immediate presence of another:

> > by use of force
Intimidation
Snatching

> Felony

Question 16

§ 16-8-41

Armed Robbery

Answer 16

> intent to commit theft

> takes property of another

> using weapon or item that looks like a weapon

> felony