Theft Crimes

Question 1

Larceny

Answer 1

1) Trespassory taking and 2) carrying away of 3) personal property 4) of another 5) with intent to permanently deprive.

Lost/Mislaid v Abandoned

Larceny by Trick - Fraud to obtain possession but not title.

Question 2

Embezzlement

Answer 2

Fraudulent conversion of rightfully entrusted personal property.

Employer gives custody - Minor employees guilty of larceny higher rank employees guilty of embezzlement.

Third party gives custody - All employees guilty of embezzlement.

Question 3

False Pretense

Answer 3

Obtaining title by means of false representation of past or existing facts, which cause the victim to pass title to the wrongdoer.

Question 4

Robbery

Answer 4

Larceny from the person by means of force, fear, violence or intimidation, in presence of victim.

MPC: Presence not required.

Subjective fear required, force must occur before or concurrently with taking.

Armed Robbery - Defendant armed with dangerous or deadly weapon.

Question 5

Receiving Stolen Property

Answer 5

Receiving property knowing it to be stolen with intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property.