Crimes Against Property

Question 1

Arson

Answer 1

Question 2

Theft types

Answer 2

(a) larceny
(b) larceny by trick
(c) false pretenses
(d) embezzlement
(e) robbery
(f) forgery
(g) burglary

Question 3

Larceny

Answer 3

(1) The trespassory
(2) taking and
(3) carrying away of
(4) personal property
(5) of another
(6) with the intent to permanently deprive

It is not larceny if:
(a) defendant honestly thinks the property is his or is claiming it as repayment of a debt (and value of the property does not exceed the
debt)
(b) item is already in the defendant’s possession

Question 4

Larceny by trick

Answer 4

Defendant:
(1) intentionally makes a false representation of a
(2) material past or existing fact
(3) to obtain custody (but not title) of
(4) personal property of another.

Question 5

False pretenses

Answer 5

Question 6

Embezzlement

Answer 6

Key distinctions:
(a) Embezzlement means
that one deprives the property of a significant amount of its value.

(b) Defendant already
has lawful possession (rather than just “mere custody”) of the property in an embezzlement case.

Question 7

Robbery

Answer 7

Question 8

Forgery

Answer 8

A defendant commits forgery when he:
(1) makes (or alters) a false writing
(2) with the intent to defraud.

Question 9

Burglary

Answer 9

Question 10

Receiving stolen goods

Answer 10

(1) receiving possession and control
(2) of “stolen” personal property
(3) known to have been obtained in a manner constituting a criminal offense by another person
(4) with the intent to permanently deprive the owner.

Question 11

An actor is guilty of possession if:

Answer 11

(1) the actor knowingly procured or received the thing possessed; or
(2) the actor was aware of his control for a sufficient period to have been able to terminate his possession.