Question 1

In 2014, burglary constituted __________ of the four serious property offenses, and most of these crimes were residential burglaries.

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Question 2

Between 2013 and 2014, reports of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson offenses dropped by:

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Between 2013 and 2014, reports of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson offenses dropped by 4.3%.

Question 3

What phrase was used in common law to refer to the unlawful taking away of goods from an owner's possession?

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Question 4

Which of the following refers to a smaller theft than that of grand larceny?

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Petit larceny refers to the theft of items or money of lesser value, distinguishing it from grand larceny, which involves more valuable property.

Question 5

Under common law arson, included in the definition of dwelling were pertinent buildings that were within the , such as the enclosed ground, garage, barn, stable, cellar, and other buildings immediately surrounding the dwelling.

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Curtilage refers to the land immediately surrounding a house or dwelling, including any closely associated buildings and structures, which is considered part of the home for legal purposes.

Question 6

Discuss the differences between the common law crime of larceny-theft and the modern approaches to the theft offenses.

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Question 7

When you arrive at home shortly after 5 p.m. you discover your home has been subjected to a break-in during the day and most of your property is missing. Discuss the difference between this offense today and at the common law.

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Question 8

Explain the likely outcome under the common law of a taking of personal property that was not trespassory in nature.

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Question 9

Explain the historical significance of the legal fiction of "constructive possession" and its modern application.

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Question 10

Explain the difference in the bailee-bailor exception and the master-servant exception on the issue of possession.

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Question 11

Explain how the statutory scheme of consolidation of theft differs from the older statutory schemes.

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Question 12

A approaches the home of B intending to break in and steal his property. Upon arrival he finds the door standing open, enters, and indeed steals B's property. A is charged with burglary and tried under the common law. What would be the result of the trial, and why?

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Question 13

A approaches the home of B intending to break in and steal his property. Upon arrival at the home of B, A broke a window and then discovered the door standing open and entered. What would A be charged with? What would be the result of the trial, and why?

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Question 14

If A goes not to B's home but to his barn, discuss the difference in the charges under the common law and the modern code approach.

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Question 15

If A entered the dwelling of B without an intent to commit a felony therein and once inside decided to commit a felony, what would be the result under the common law, and how does that differ from the modern code approach?

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Question 16

Explain the intent element in the crime of arson.

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Question 17

Discuss the significance of conversion in embezzlement, and distinguish the crime from larceny-theft under the common law.

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Question 18

Under the securities acts many specific acts are prohibited. Which element is the most important and hardest to prove, and why?

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Question 19

With reference to the crime of false pretense, explain the difference between false representations and false promises and its significance.

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Question 20

Define forgery.

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Quiz 7: Property and Related Crimes