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What category of crimes includes crimes where property is destroyed or stolen?
What is the willful and malicious burning of another's property called?
Arson
In most states, it is illegal to burn a structure even if the person owns it.
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Julia will likely be charged with ___________ for causing a fire in her classroom.
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What can arson also be a form of?
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Church and cross burnings conducted by the Ku Klux Klan can be deemed a hate crime.
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What is the term for willful and malicious damage to property?
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Depending on the extent of the damage, vandalism can be considered a ___________ or misdemeanor.
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Vandalism with damage greater than or equal to $1,000 is considered what?
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Vandalism with damage less than $1,000 is considered what?
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Breaking windows and writing graffiti are examples of what type of crime?
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Billy will likely be charged with ___________ after damaging Vanessa's car.
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What is the legal word for theft?
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What is the unlawful taking and carrying away of another's personal property called?
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What are the two types of larceny?
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Grand larceny is considered a felony if the damage is more than or equal to what amount?
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Petty larceny is considered a misdemeanor if the damage is less than what amount?
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What is a common form of larceny?
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What is the crime of concealment related to?
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What is robbery also called?
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What are the two harms of robbery?
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Robbery is almost always considered what type of crime?
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What is the main difference between robbery and larceny?
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Does armed robbery have the same penalties as robbery?
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Using a dangerous weapon to take something from a person is considered what?
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Lucia will likely be charged with ___________ due to her circumstances.
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Study Notes
Property Crimes
- Involves destruction or theft of someone else's property against their will.
Arson
- Defined as willful and malicious burning of another person’s property.
- Can be considered a form of racial violence.
Legal Aspects of Arson
- Illegal to burn a structure you own in most states.
- Hate crimes can include acts like church or cross burnings by groups such as the Ku Klux Klan.
Vandalism
- Characterized by willful and malicious damage to property.
- Offenses include breaking windows, graffiti, and damaging fences or car ornaments.
- Degrees of vandalism: Felony if damage is ≥ $1,000, Misdemeanor if damage is < $1,000.
Larceny
- Legal term for theft, involving unlawful taking of another person's property with intent to deprive the owner.
- Types include Grand larceny (damage ≥ $300) and Petty larceny (damage < $300).
- Forms of larceny include shoplifting and attempted shoplifting.
Robbery
- Defined as unlawful taking of property from a person through violence or threats, also known as forcible stealing.
- Two main harms of robbery: theft of property and potential physical harm to the victim.
- Robbery is almost always classified as a felony due to its violent nature.
- Distinction between robbery and larceny: robbery involves some level of force.
Armed Robbery
- Defined as taking property using a dangerous weapon, including when pretending to possess one.
- Stiffer penalties compared to regular robbery.
Case Examples
- Julia could be charged with arson for causing a fire in her classroom.
- Billy may face vandalism charges for damaging his ex-girlfriend's car.
- James is guilty of larceny for stealing a wallet to fund his drug addiction.
- Philip will likely be charged with shoplifting for taking food without payment.
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