Exam 12: Property Crime

Exporting stolen vehicles has become a global problem, and the emergence of capitalism in Eastern Europe has increased the demand for U.S-made cars

Eighteenth-century thieves who moved freely in sparsely populated areas and transported goods, such as spirits, gems, gold, and spices, without bothering to pay tax or duty were known as:

In the nineteenth century, two new forms of theft appeared as a result of changes in society. What were these new crimes?

Thieves who steal cars for long-term transportation intend to keep the cars for their personal use.

As a group, _________ move freely in sparsely populated areas and transport goods such as spirits, gems, and gold.

Compare and contrast occasional criminals with professional criminals. In your discussion, include Sutherland's professional thief and Klockars' professional fence.

Describe the primary prevention strategies for shoplifting.

In contrast to occasional thieves, criminals who make a significant portion of their income from crime are known as:

Most naïve check forgers come from ____ backgrounds and have little identification with a criminal subculture.

To encourage the arrest of shoplifters, a number of states have passed _______________________ designed to protect retailers and their employers from litigation stemming from improper or false arrests of suspected shoplifters .

Which of the following earns his or her living solely by buying and reselling stolen merchandise?

One new form of professional auto theft is called "cloning."

Corrupt college professors who commonly contact young victims over the phone are the new millennium's version of the pigeon drop.

The vast majority of shoplifters are amateur pilferers or snitches. Why do they steal? What are their motivations, and how do they rationalize their behavior?

Burglary was one of the earliest common-law crimes created by English judges during the late Middle Ages to define thefts committed by invited guests in one's home.

Retail security measures add to the already high cost of crime, all of which is passed on to the consumer.

To combat losses from credit card theft, Congress passed a law in 1971 limiting a person's liability to ___ per stolen card.

Discuss the various reasons why juveniles commit arson.

Economic crimes can be defined as acts in violation of the criminal code designed to bring financial reward to an offender.