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What is larceny?
What is larceny?
What is the intent required for theft?
What is the intent required for theft?
What is petty theft?
What is petty theft?
What is restitution?
What is restitution?
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What is embezzlement?
What is embezzlement?
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What is actus reus?
What is actus reus?
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What is identity theft?
What is identity theft?
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What is a defense to theft?
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Study Notes
Types of Theft
- Larceny: The unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.
- Burglary: The unauthorized entry into a building or structure with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.
- Robbery: The taking of property from a person using force or the threat of force.
- Embezzlement: The theft of money or property by a person who has been entrusted with it.
- Identity Theft: The unauthorized use of someone's personal information, such as their name, social security number, or credit card number, to commit fraud or other crimes.
Elements of Theft
- Actus Reus: The physical act of taking property.
- Mens Rea: The intent to permanently deprive the owner of their property.
- Property: Tangible or intangible items that can be owned or possessed.
Degrees of Theft
- Petty Theft: The theft of low-value items, often considered a misdemeanor.
- Grand Theft: The theft of high-value items, often considered a felony.
Defenses to Theft
- Claim of Right: The defendant believes they have a right to the property.
- Intoxication: The defendant was under the influence of drugs or alcohol and did not have the necessary intent.
- Entrapment: The defendant was induced to commit the crime by a law enforcement officer or agent.
Punishment for Theft
- Fines: Monetary penalties imposed on the defendant.
- Imprisonment: Incarceration in a jail or prison.
- Restitution: The defendant is required to pay back the value of the stolen property to the victim.
- Community Service: The defendant is required to perform work in the community as a form of punishment.
Types of Theft
- Larceny: Unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's property with intent to permanently deprive.
- Burglary: Unauthorized entry into a building or structure with intent to commit a crime, usually theft.
- Robbery: Taking property from a person using force or threat of force.
- Embezzlement: Theft of money or property by a person entrusted with it.
- Identity Theft: Unauthorized use of someone's personal information to commit fraud or other crimes.
Elements of Theft
- Actus Reus: Physical act of taking property.
- Mens Rea: Intent to permanently deprive owner of property.
- Property: Tangible or intangible items that can be owned or possessed.
Degrees of Theft
- Petty Theft: Theft of low-value items, often a misdemeanor.
- Grand Theft: Theft of high-value items, often a felony.
Defenses to Theft
- Claim of Right: Defendant believes they have a right to the property.
- Intoxication: Defendant was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, lacking necessary intent.
- Entrapment: Defendant was induced to commit the crime by a law enforcement officer or agent.
Punishment for Theft
- Fines: Monetary penalties imposed on the defendant.
- Imprisonment: Incarceration in a jail or prison.
- Restitution: Defendant pays back stolen property's value to the victim.
- Community Service: Defendant performs work in the community as punishment.
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This quiz covers the different types of theft, including larceny, burglary, robbery, embezzlement, and identity theft.
