Question 1

Without David's permission,Harley rides David's motorcycle to pick up his girlfriend Stella.When David discovers his motorcycle is missing,he notifies the police that the motorcycle has been stolen.Harley and Stella ride around for three hours before a police officer stops Harley for speeding and the officer realizes that the motorcycle has been reported stolen.Harley claims he was on his way to David's house to return the vehicle.Even if Harley is telling the truth,he can be appropriately charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle because he lacked the owner's ___ ______(two words)____ to operate the motorcycle.

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Question 2

The worth of stolen property,and thereby the penalty level,is determined by the fair market value of the item at the _________ and _________ of the theft.

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Question 3

The elements of the Texas theft of service statute require that an individual intend to avoid payment for a service by securing performance of the service through deception,threat,or $\underline{ (\text { two words })}$_.

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Question 4

The actus reus of the unauthorized use of a vehicle statute is whether the accused ________ the vehicle.

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Question 5

The actus reus of the Texas theft statute is a(n)____________.

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Question 6

Dexter buys a 42-inch television set from Adam for $125.The set is still in its original packaging and retails for $650.Adam laughingly tells Dexter that the set "walked out the door and jumped into my truck" at the electronics store where he works.Dexter tells Adam,"Call me if some more walk out the store as I know some other folks that might wish to purchase a set." Dexter has committed ___________.

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Question 7

Under Texas law,theft of a firearm valued at $350 is a ________ level offense.

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Question 8

The penalty for theft is enhanced to the next penalty level if the victim is a(n)____________ person.

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Question 9

Damon purchases a used car from Raoul by writing Raoul a check for $2,500,the full purchase price.Earlier in the day,however,Damon withdrew all of the cash from the account because he plans to drive this afternoon to Oklahoma for a new job.Damon has committed ___________.

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Question 10

Jacki sees Jill's purse on the table of the school library.Jacki removes Jill's checkbook and driver's license from the purse.The next day Jacki buys a new cellphone and some jewelry,using the checks and the driver's license for identification.Upon arrest,in addition to theft of property and forgery charges,Jacki may properly be convicted of fraudulent use of ____(two words)_.

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Question 11

The offense of theft involves a person unlawfully appropriating property with intent to deprive the owner of property.Identify the four ways in which property may be appropriated in an unlawful manner and briefly explain each way.

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Question 12

To convict an individual for issuance of a bad check,the state must prove that the person _______ she lacked sufficient funds in the bank to cover the check.

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Question 13

Knowingly leaving a restaurant without paying for the food violates the $\underline{ (\text { two words })}$ statute.

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Question 14

Under Texas law,theft of a single head of cattle is a ________ level offense.

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Question 15

Explain the difference between forgery of a check,theft by check,and issuance of a bad check.

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Question 16

Joey buys a ticket to see the newest animated movie at the multiplex theater.After viewing this movie he spends the afternoon and early evening going from auditorium to auditorium watching other movies.Joey is observed by the theater manager who calls the police.Joey has committed $\underline{ (\text { two words })}$.

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Question 17

On his computer,Steve creates a perfect copy of a cashier's check for $1,000,000,payable to him.He prints the check,mounts it in a frame,and hangs it on his bedroom wall.Steve has committed forgery only if his intent is to use the check to ________ or harm another.

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Question 18

Under the Texas theft statute,the penalty level is often determined by the value of the stolen property.Value of stolen property is determined by the$\underline{ (\text { two words })}$value of the item.

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Question 19

Tom,a student,uses his scanner and computer to print counterfeit tickets to the university's football games.He sells the tickets to his fraternity brothers for $5 each.The most serious offense Tom has committed is ___________.

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Question 20

The offense of forgery applies only to items that meet the definition of a ___________.

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Quiz 9: Theft,Fraud,and Related Offenses

The worth of stolen property,and thereby the penalty level,is determined by the fair market value of the item at the _ and _ of the theft.

The elements of the Texas theft of service statute require that an individual intend to avoid payment for a service by securing performance of the service through deception,threat,or $\underline{ (\text { two words })}$ _.

The actus reus of the unauthorized use of a vehicle statute is whether the accused ________ the vehicle.

The actus reus of the Texas theft statute is a(n)____________.

Under Texas law,theft of a firearm valued at $350 is a ________ level offense.

The penalty for theft is enhanced to the next penalty level if the victim is a(n)____________ person.

Damon purchases a used car from Raoul by writing Raoul a check for $2,500,the full purchase price.Earlier in the day,however,Damon withdrew all of the cash from the account because he plans to drive this afternoon to Oklahoma for a new job.Damon has committed ___________.

The offense of theft involves a person unlawfully appropriating property with intent to deprive the owner of property.Identify the four ways in which property may be appropriated in an unlawful manner and briefly explain each way.

To convict an individual for issuance of a bad check,the state must prove that the person _______ she lacked sufficient funds in the bank to cover the check.

Knowingly leaving a restaurant without paying for the food violates the $\underline{ (\text { two words })}$ statute.

Under Texas law,theft of a single head of cattle is a ________ level offense.

Explain the difference between forgery of a check,theft by check,and issuance of a bad check.

On his computer,Steve creates a perfect copy of a cashier's check for $1,000,000,payable to him.He prints the check,mounts it in a frame,and hangs it on his bedroom wall.Steve has committed forgery only if his intent is to use the check to ________ or harm another.

Under the Texas theft statute,the penalty level is often determined by the value of the stolen property.Value of stolen property is determined by the $\underline{ (\text { two words })}$ value of the item.

Tom,a student,uses his scanner and computer to print counterfeit tickets to the university's football games.He sells the tickets to his fraternity brothers for $5 each.The most serious offense Tom has committed is ___________.

The offense of forgery applies only to items that meet the definition of a ___________.

Quiz 9: Theft,Fraud,and Related Offenses

The worth of stolen property,and thereby the penalty level,is determined by the fair market value of the item at the _________ and _________ of the theft.

The elements of the Texas theft of service statute require that an individual intend to avoid payment for a service by securing performance of the service through deception,threat,or ( two words )‾\underline{ (\text { two words })}( two words )​ _.

The actus reus of the unauthorized use of a vehicle statute is whether the accused ________ the vehicle.

The actus reus of the Texas theft statute is a(n)____________.

Under Texas law,theft of a firearm valued at $350 is a ________ level offense.

The penalty for theft is enhanced to the next penalty level if the victim is a(n)____________ person.

Damon purchases a used car from Raoul by writing Raoul a check for $2,500,the full purchase price.Earlier in the day,however,Damon withdrew all of the cash from the account because he plans to drive this afternoon to Oklahoma for a new job.Damon has committed ___________.

The offense of theft involves a person unlawfully appropriating property with intent to deprive the owner of property.Identify the four ways in which property may be appropriated in an unlawful manner and briefly explain each way.

To convict an individual for issuance of a bad check,the state must prove that the person _______ she lacked sufficient funds in the bank to cover the check.

Knowingly leaving a restaurant without paying for the food violates the ( two words )‾\underline{ (\text { two words })}( two words )​ statute.

Under Texas law,theft of a single head of cattle is a ________ level offense.

Explain the difference between forgery of a check,theft by check,and issuance of a bad check.

On his computer,Steve creates a perfect copy of a cashier's check for $1,000,000,payable to him.He prints the check,mounts it in a frame,and hangs it on his bedroom wall.Steve has committed forgery only if his intent is to use the check to ________ or harm another.

Under the Texas theft statute,the penalty level is often determined by the value of the stolen property.Value of stolen property is determined by the ( two words )‾\underline{ (\text { two words })}( two words )​ value of the item.

Tom,a student,uses his scanner and computer to print counterfeit tickets to the university's football games.He sells the tickets to his fraternity brothers for $5 each.The most serious offense Tom has committed is ___________.

The offense of forgery applies only to items that meet the definition of a ___________.

The worth of stolen property,and thereby the penalty level,is determined by the fair market value of the item at the _ and _ of the theft.

The elements of the Texas theft of service statute require that an individual intend to avoid payment for a service by securing performance of the service through deception,threat,or $\underline{ (\text { two words })}$ _.

Knowingly leaving a restaurant without paying for the food violates the $\underline{ (\text { two words })}$ statute.

Under the Texas theft statute,the penalty level is often determined by the value of the stolen property.Value of stolen property is determined by the $\underline{ (\text { two words })}$ value of the item.