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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes armed robbery?

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

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

<p>Fraud (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What distinguishes embezzlement from larceny?

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

What constitutes extortion?

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

In what scenario does armed robbery occur?

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

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

<p>First Degree Murder (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is involuntary manslaughter characterized?

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

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

<p>Vehicular Manslaughter (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Involuntary Manslaughter (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of vehicular manslaughter?

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

What is the distinguishing factor for felony murder?

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

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

<p>Extortion (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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