Property Crimes

Question 1

Larceny

Answer 1

(1) A taking (2) and carrying away (3) of tangible personal property (4) of another (5) by trespass (6) with the intent to permanently deprive the person of his interest in the property [getting custody]

Question 2

Continuing Trespass

Answer 2

When D wrongfully takes property as a trespass but does not intend to keep it, but later forms the intent to keep it, D’s taking is a continuing trespass and he is guilty of larceny

Question 3

Embezzlement

Answer 3

(1) The fraudulent (2) conversion (3) of property (4) of another (5) by a person in lawful possession of that property [getting possession]
Intent to restore negates fraudulent intent

Question 4

False Pretenses

Answer 4

(1) Obtaining TITLE (2) to the property of another (3) by a knowing false statement of past or existing fact (4) with intent to defraud the other [getting ownership]

Question 5

Larceny by Trick

Answer 5

Obtaining custody or possession of (NOT title to) the personal property of another by an intentional false statement of past or existing fact with the intent to defraud the other

Question 6

Robbery

Answer 6

(1) A taking (2) of the personal property (3) of another (4) from the other’s person or presence (5) by force or threats of immediate death or physical injury (5) with the intent to permanently deprive him of it

Question 7

Extortion (Blackmail)

Answer 7

Obtaining property from another by means of certain oral or written threats

Question 8

Receipt of Stolen Property

Answer 8

(1) receiving possession and control (2) of stolen personal property (3) known to have been obtained criminally (4) by another person (5) with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his interest in the property

Question 9

Forgery

Answer 9

Making or altering of a false writing with teh intent to defraud (uttering a forged instrument is also an offense)

Question 10

Malicious Mischief

Answer 10

Malicious destruction of or damage to property of another

Question 11

Burglary

Answer 11

(1) A breaking (2) and entering (3) of the dwelling (4) of another (5) during the nighttime (6) with the intent of committing a felony therein

Question 12

Burglary - breaking and entering

Answer 12

Minimal force sufficient (landlord having keys and opening locked door during night is sufficient); constructive breaking also sufficient (gaining entry by fraud); sending an object in counts as entering

Question 13

Burglary - intent to commit a felony therein

Answer 13

Intent must be present at the time of entry, not after already in the house; not necessary that felony be carried out

Question 14

Arson

Answer 14

Malicious burning (FIRE) of the DWELLING of another (not shit in your house, your house has to be damaged–CHARRED not just scorched)