Theft Crimes

Question 1

Larceny

Answer 1

Larceny is the trespassory taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to steal.

Question 2

Embezzlement

Answer 2

Embezzlement is the fraudulent conversion of personal property of another by one who is already in lawful possession of that property.

Question 3

False pretenses

Answer 3

False pretenses occurs when the defendant knowingly makes a false representation of a past or present material fact, which causes the person to whom it was made to convey title to the misrepresenter who intends to defraud.

Question 4

Robbery

Answer 4

Robbery is a larceny and in addition the property has been taken from the person or presence of the owner through force, or by placing the owner in fear.

Question 5

Extortion

Answer 5

Extortion is a threat of future harm to deprive an owner of his property.

Question 6

Theft

Answer 6

Theft is the illegal taking of another person’s property.

Question 7

Burglary

Answer 7

Burglary is a breaking and entering of the dwelling house of another at nighttime with intent to commit a felony therein.

Question 8

Receipt of stolen property

Answer 8

Receipt of stolen property is a crime when one knowingly receives, conceals, or disposes of stolen property.

Question 9

Arson

Answer 9

Arson is the malicious burning of the dwelling of another. Scorching is insufficient, there must be charring.

Question 10

Forgery

Answer 10

Forgery is the making or altering of a writing with apparent legal significance so that it is false with intent to defraud.