Questions and Answers
Explain how larceny differs from burglary and robbery.
Larceny does not involve illegally entering a structure like burglary, and it does not use force or threat like robbery.
Explain the two major categories of larceny.
Grand larceny, a felony, and petty larceny, a misdemeanor.
List the common types of larceny.
Pocket picking, purse snatching, cell phone theft, bicycle theft, theft from motor vehicles, mail theft, retail shrinkage, jewelry theft, art theft, numismatic theft, agricultural theft, fish and wildlife theft, and cargo theft.
Identify the elements of the crime of larceny by shoplifting.
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Define fraud and explain how it differs from larceny/theft.
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List the offenses that are often included in the crime category of white-collar or economic crime.
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Explain the FBI's two-pronged approach to investigating money laundering.
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Study Notes
Larceny and Its Distinctions
- Larceny involves theft without illegal entry into a structure, differing from burglary.
- Larceny lacks the use of force or threats, distinguishing it from robbery.
Categories of Larceny
- Grand larceny is classified as a felony, while petty larceny is considered a misdemeanor.
- The categorization depends on the value of the stolen property.
Common Types of Larceny
- Includes pocket picking, purse snatching, cell phone theft, bicycle theft, and theft from motor vehicles.
- Encompasses mail theft, retail shrinkage (employee theft, shoplifting, organized retail crime), jewelry theft, and art theft.
- Other forms include numismatic theft, agricultural theft, fish and wildlife theft, and cargo theft.
Elements of Larceny by Shoplifting
- Involves intentionally taking, carrying away, or concealing merchandise.
- Alters the price of goods without merchant consent with intent to permanently deprive the merchant.
Fraud vs. Larceny/Theft
- Fraud is characterized by intentional deception to obtain property or lawful rights.
- Distinction lies in the use of deceit (fraud) versus stealth (larceny/theft) for illegal acquisition.
White-Collar or Economic Crime Offenses
- Encompasses securities and commodities fraud, various forms of insurance and healthcare fraud.
- Includes telemarketing fraud, credit card and check fraud, consumer fraud, and bank fraud.
- Other offenses cover embezzlement, money laundering, election law violations, environmental crimes, and receiving stolen property.
FBI's Approach to Money Laundering
- A proactive two-pronged strategy focuses on investigating the associated criminal activities.
- Includes a parallel financial investigation to expose the financial workings and money flow of criminal organizations, aimed at identifying concealment methods.
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Explore the key concepts of larceny, robbery, and burglary in Criminal Investigation Chapter 14. Understand the distinctions between these crimes and the major categories of larceny. These flashcards will help reinforce your knowledge as you prepare for assessments.
