Crimes Against Property The deliberate and malicious burning

Crimes Against Property

The deliberate and malicious burning of another person’s property. Arson

Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996

The deliberate destruction or defacement of another person’s property. Vandalism AKA Malicious Mischief Can be a felony or a misdemeanor.

Larceny The unlawful taking of another person’s property with the intent to steal Grand Larceny Petty larceny A felony A misdemeanor Theft of something above a certain value Theft of anything below a certain value

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Shoplifting Form of larceny A crime where a person takes items from a store without paying or intending to pay

What do you think? Tiffany has a job interview. Her family has been struggling; her utilities have been shut off multiple times. This job would provide a salary and medical benefits. The day before her interview, her one pair of good shoes break. Tiffany goes into the store and steals a pair of shoes for the interview. She is caught by the store manager.

What do you think? Kim is a movie star. She is makes close to $5 million per film and lives a lavish lifestyle. One day, Kim is caught on security cameras shoplifting a pair of diamond earring.

What if I told you. . . Tiffany’s shoes were valued at $110 Kim’s earrings were valued at $10, 000 The crime of Grand Larceny sets the limit of anything over the value of $100.

Crime of attempted shoplifting Concealment

The taking of money or property by a person to whom it has been entrusted. Embezzlement

Robbery The unlawful taking of property from a person’s immediate possession by force or intimidation.

Robbery Crime against a Person Crime against Property

Taking property illegally through threats of FUTURE harm. Extortion AKA Blackmail

Burglary Breaking and entering a building with intent to committing a felony therein.

The act of making a fake document or altering a real one with the intent to commit fraud Forgery

Offering to someone a document as genuine when it is known to be fake. Uttering

Receiving Stolen Property Receiving or buying property that is known or reasonably believed to be stolen.

Unlawful taking of a car by someone who intends only to use it temporarily. Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle

A crime in which the perpetrator uses force or intimidation to steal a car from a driver. Carjacking

Let’s Review Arson Vandalism Larceny Grand Larceny Petty Larceny Shoplifting Concealment Robbery Extortion Burglary Forgery Receiving Stolen Property Uttering Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle