Theft and Larceny Quiz
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What is the legal term for theft?

  • Robbery
  • Grand theft
  • Burglary
  • Larceny (correct)

    • What is the distinguishing factor for grand theft?

  • The theft occurring during the day
  • The value of the stolen property being over a certain amount (correct)
  • The use of force during the theft
  • The type of property stolen

    • What differentiates petty theft from grand theft?

  • The type of items stolen
  • The value of the stolen property (correct)
  • The involvement of multiple perpetrators
  • The location of the theft

    • What is the definition of burglary?

    <p>Unlawful entry into any building with the intent to commit a crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes armed robbery?

    <p>Using a dangerous weapon to take something from a person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which offense involves knowingly misrepresenting a fact to obtain property from another person?

    <p>Fraud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which offense consists of acknowledging that you have acquired stolen property?

    <p>Receiving stolen property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes embezzlement from larceny?

    <p>The legality of possessing the property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes extortion?

    <p>Threatening to reveal a secret unless paid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario does armed robbery occur?

    <p>Threatening someone with a weapon to steal their wallet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of murder involves deliberate and premeditated killing with malice aforethought?

    <p>First Degree Murder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of second degree murder?

    <p>Killing with malice afterthought, but without deliberation and premeditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario does felony murder occur?

    <p>During the commission of a felony resulting in a murder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes voluntary manslaughter from second degree murder?

    <p>The killer must be in the heat of anger, seriously provoked by the victim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is involuntary manslaughter characterized?

    <p>A murder committed with criminal negligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the example of involuntary manslaughter given in the text?

    <p>A person accidentally firing a gun that kills someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of manslaughter involves a killing that is committed while recklessly driving?

    <p>Vehicular Manslaughter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for an action to be considered a crime, according to the text?

    <p>Malice Afterthought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of murder takes place during a crime and is often unintentional?

    <p>Involuntary Manslaughter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which charge is most likely for someone driving under the influence and causing a death?

    <p>Vehicular Manslaughter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes involuntary manslaughter from other types of manslaughter?

    <p>It occurs during a crime and is often unintentional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of vehicular manslaughter?

    <p>It is committed while recklessly driving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing factor for felony murder?

    <p>It involves deliberate and premeditated killing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal term for theft involving misrepresentation to obtain property?

    <p>Extortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for an action to be considered a crime, based on the text?

    <p>Malice aforethought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes first degree murder from second degree murder?

    <p>First degree murder involves deliberate and premeditated killing with malice aforethought, while second degree murder does not require premeditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes felony murder?

    <p>Felony murder occurs when someone is committing a felony and a murder happens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates voluntary manslaughter from involuntary manslaughter?

    <p>Voluntary manslaughter involves intentional killing without malice aforethought, while involuntary manslaughter involves criminal negligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of second degree murder?

    <p>Second degree murder involves killing with malice afterthought, but without deliberation and premeditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for an action to be considered involuntary manslaughter?

    <p>Involuntary manslaughter involves a killing committed with criminal negligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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