30 Questions
What is the legal term for theft?
Larceny
What is the distinguishing factor for grand theft?
The value of the stolen property being over a certain amount
What differentiates petty theft from grand theft?
The value of the stolen property
What is the definition of burglary?
Unlawful entry into any building with the intent to commit a crime
What constitutes armed robbery?
Using a dangerous weapon to take something from a person
Which offense involves knowingly misrepresenting a fact to obtain property from another person?
Fraud
Which offense consists of acknowledging that you have acquired stolen property?
Receiving stolen property
What distinguishes embezzlement from larceny?
The legality of possessing the property
What constitutes extortion?
Threatening to reveal a secret unless paid
In what scenario does armed robbery occur?
Threatening someone with a weapon to steal their wallet
Which type of murder involves deliberate and premeditated killing with malice aforethought?
First Degree Murder
What is the defining characteristic of second degree murder?
Killing with malice afterthought, but without deliberation and premeditation
In which scenario does felony murder occur?
During the commission of a felony resulting in a murder
What distinguishes voluntary manslaughter from second degree murder?
The killer must be in the heat of anger, seriously provoked by the victim
How is involuntary manslaughter characterized?
A murder committed with criminal negligence
What is the example of involuntary manslaughter given in the text?
A person accidentally firing a gun that kills someone
What type of manslaughter involves a killing that is committed while recklessly driving?
Vehicular Manslaughter
What is required for an action to be considered a crime, according to the text?
Malice Afterthought
What kind of murder takes place during a crime and is often unintentional?
Involuntary Manslaughter
Which charge is most likely for someone driving under the influence and causing a death?
Vehicular Manslaughter
What distinguishes involuntary manslaughter from other types of manslaughter?
It occurs during a crime and is often unintentional
What is the defining characteristic of vehicular manslaughter?
It is committed while recklessly driving
What is the distinguishing factor for felony murder?
It involves deliberate and premeditated killing
What is the legal term for theft involving misrepresentation to obtain property?
Extortion
What is required for an action to be considered a crime, based on the text?
Malice aforethought
What distinguishes first degree murder from second degree murder?
First degree murder involves deliberate and premeditated killing with malice aforethought, while second degree murder does not require premeditation
What constitutes felony murder?
Felony murder occurs when someone is committing a felony and a murder happens
What differentiates voluntary manslaughter from involuntary manslaughter?
Voluntary manslaughter involves intentional killing without malice aforethought, while involuntary manslaughter involves criminal negligence
What is the defining characteristic of second degree murder?
Second degree murder involves killing with malice afterthought, but without deliberation and premeditation
What is required for an action to be considered involuntary manslaughter?
Involuntary manslaughter involves a killing committed with criminal negligence
Test your knowledge of theft and larceny with this quiz! Identify key terms and understand the different types of theft, including grand theft and larceny. See how well you know the legal definitions and concepts related to stealing someone's belongings without permission.
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