Theft Crimes

Question 1

Larceny

Answer 1

Taking and carrying away of tangible personal property of another with possession by trespass with the intent to permanently deprive that person of her interest in the property

Question 2

Embezzlement

Answer 2

The fraudulent conversion of personal property of another by a person in lawful possession of that property

Question 3

False Pretenses

Answer 3

Obtaining title to personal property of another by an intentional false statement of a past or existing fact with intent to defraud the other

Question 4

Larceny by Trick

Answer 4

Obtaining possession of personal property of another by an intentional false statement of a past or existing fact with intent to defraud the other

Question 5

Robbery

Answer 5

A taking of personal property of another from the other ‘s person or presence by force or threats of immediate death or physical injury to the victim, a member of victim’s family, or a person in the victim’s presence with the intent to permanently deprive victim of it

Question 6

Receipt of Stolen Property

Answer 6

Receiving possession and control of “stolen” personal property known to have been obtained in a manner constituting a criminal offense by another person with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his interest in it

Question 7

Theft – Model Penal Code

Answer 7

MPC consolidates larceny, embezzlement, false pretenses, and receipt of stolen goods under a single heading of “theft”