False Pretenses/ Larceny by Trick

Question 1

What is theft via false pretenses?

Answer 1

False pretenses consists of:
1. Obtaining title;
2. To the personal property of another;
3. By an intentional false representation;
4. of a material past or present fact;
5. With intent to defraud.

(The victim must rely on the false representation causing the to pass title).

Question 2

What is Larceny by trick?

Answer 2

Larceny by trick occurs when the defendant obtains possession or custody (NOT TITLE) of the victims property by misrepresentation. Otherwise false pretenses and larceny by trick operate in the same manner.