Theft

Question 1

Elements of theft

Answer 1

(1) Taking: unlawfully gaining possession of another’s property or property in the possession of another
(2) Asportation: carrying away that property, requires some movement even if only slight
(3) Intent to “permanently” deprive: or at least some unlawful deprivation for a “significant” period of time, or to unlawfully impose conditions of return to the rightful owner

Question 2

Types of theft

Answer 2

Larceny, Larceny by trick, Embezzlement, False Pretenses, Extortion, Robbery