Exam 13: Crimes Against Property

What elements are central to the definition of embezzlement?

Juan sees a nice Ferrari pull up to the valet stand in front of Mastro's Steakhouse. He waits until the owner finishes his meal and returns to the valet stand to pick up his car. He stands uncomfortably close to the owner and whispers into his ear that must hand over the keys or things will get violent. If Juan never enters the car, may he nonetheless be charged with carjacking?

What is the mens rea of receiving stolen property?

Jefferson is a banker at Bridgepoint bank. One afternoon, he takes a deposit from Sharon for $8,000. After Sharon leaves the bank, Jefferson changes the information on the computer and puts the money into his own account. With what crime would Jefferson be charged? What are the elements of this crime? Compare this crime with larceny.

Jameson broke into a large home last night knowing that he would find very valuable items that mobile and easy to steal. He believes he was able to take roughly $50,000 worth of merchandise. He plans to sell his bounty to an individual who makes a living buying stolen goods and selling them at flea markets. What term refers to this kind of individual?

Identity theft has been called the crime of the 21st century.

The threat to disclose secret or embarrassing information is commonly referred to as the crime of ______.

The most important point about false pretenses is that the false representation must be of a ______.

The obtaining of possession through a misrepresentation or deceit is termed ______.

What is the actus reus of false pretenses?

What happens to individuals charged with identity theft who also utilize credit cards, mail, or bank accounts as means to further criminal activity?

Under the common law, individuals can be charged with receiving stolen property.

The mens rea of false pretenses is a false representation of a fact.

______ is the trespassory taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with the intent to steal.

The common law initially only punished the violent taking of property.

What is the mens rea for false pretenses?

All of the following are requirements for receiving stolen property EXCEPT ______.

The actus reus of receiving stolen property requires that an individual control the stolen property for a minimum of 24 hours.

What kind of intent is required for extortion?

The common law misdemeanor of ______ punished the unlawful collection of money by a governmental official.