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1
Q

What are the elements of larceny?

A

(1) wrongful taking
(2) carrying away of property by trespass
(3) with intent to permanently deprive

2
Q

For larceny to apply, when must the intent to deprive the owner of property exist

A

at the time of the taking, or after the taking under the theory of continuous trespass

3
Q

What is the effect on the crime of larceny if you take away property that you erroneously believe is yours?

A

no liability

4
Q

What are the elements of embezzlement?

A

(1) fraudulent conversion

(2) of property of another

5
Q

Before illegal conversion, an embezzler always has _____ _____ of the property.

A

lawful possession

6
Q

Must an embezzler carry the property away and/or get the benefit of his actions?

A

no

7
Q

What are the elements of false pretenses?

A

(1) obtaining title
(2) to the property of another
(3) by a knowing false statement of past or existing fact
(4) with the intent to defraud another

8
Q

What kind of false promise can never ground liability for false pretenses?

A

to do something in the future

9
Q

What is the difference between false pretenses and larceny by trick?

A

If only possession of the property is obtained, it is larceny by trick, while false pretenses obtains title to the property

10
Q

What are the elements of robbery?

A

(1) taking of personal property of another
(2) from the person’s presence
(3) by force or threat
(4) with the intent to permanently deprive him of it

11
Q

What kinds of threats satisfy the “threat” requirement of robbery?

A

threats of imminent harm

12
Q

Do pickpockets commit robbery?

A

no

13
Q

What are the elements of extortion?

A

(1) knowingly
(2) seeking to obtain property or services
(3) by means of a future threat

14
Q

What are the elements of forgery?

A

(1) making or altering
(2) of a false writing
(3) with intent to defraud

15
Q

What kinds of writings are subject to the crime of forgery?

A

any writing that has apparent legal significance