Deck 14: Robbery, Burglary, and Related Crimes

Question 1

Home invasion requires unlawful entry of the dwelling of another with intent to commit a crime, with persons present in the home, and the use of force or threat of force to commit a crime.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

​ Unlike most thefts, a robbery requires that the property be taken:

A)with an intent to deprive.
B)with an intent to commit a felony.
C)from the person or from the presence of the victim.
D)with a value exceeding $100.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

For purposes of a burglary charge, general intent may be inferred from the circumstances of the break-in itself.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

In a majority of states, if a purse snatching involves no more force than necessary to take the purse from the victim's hand, the offense will be charged as:

A)robbery.
B)strong armed robbery.
C)theft.
D)extortion.

Question 5

Grabbing a victim and turning her around to get at her purse is not enough to make purse snatching a robbery.

Question 6

Strong-arm robbery is commonly called "armed robbery."

Question 7

In a majority of states, if the perpetrator uses force, not to take the property, but to prevent the victim from escaping, the offense is:

A)extortion.
B)robbery.
C)embezzlement.
D)intimidation.

Question 8

A strong-arm robbery is one in which:

A)the victim is a child.
B)the victim is injured.
C)a deadly weapon is used.
D)no weapon is displayed or used.

Question 9

​ Robbery may be thought of as a(n) _____ type of stealing.

A)forcible
B)covert
C)surreptitious
D)inchoate

Question 10

For the crime of extortion, the threat need not be communicated in the actual, physical presence of the victim.

Question 11

Theft differs from robbery in that robbery involves force or threat of force.

Question 12

In some states the burglary statute requires the intent to commit a felony; in others, specific crimes are listed.

Question 13

Strong-arm robbery is also known as:

A)mugging.
B)aggravated robbery.
C)armed robbery.
D)burglary.

Question 14

Purse snatching becomes robbery:

A)when more force than necessary to take the property is used in the crime.
B)when less force than necessary to take the property is used in the crime.
C)always.
D)when the amount taken exceeds $100.

Question 15

Robbery is the taking of property from a person or from the presence of the victim by the use of force or threat of force.

Question 16

If the threat is to inflict harm in the future, the offense charged will be robbery rather than extortion.

Question 17

Home invasion does not require:

A)unlawful entry of the dwelling of another with intent to commit a crime.
B)persons present in the home.
C)use of force or threat of force to commit a crime.
D)personal knowledge of the victim.

Question 18

Criminal trespass occurs when a person unlawfully and knowingly enters the land or building of another.

Question 19

"Strong arm" robbery is also known as ______ robbery.

A)misdemeanor
B)armed
C)simple
D)aggravated robbery

Question 20

For the crime of robbery to occur, the robber must have:

A)used force against the victim.
B)caused physical harm to the victim.
C)used force or threatened to use imminent force against the victim.
D)used or threatened to use gun violence against the victim.

Question 21

Most courts hold that the crime of burglary requires:

A)the burglar get entirely inside the building.
B)some part of the burglar's body (such as an arm)get inside the building.
C)the burglar get in and then out of the building.
D)some part of the burglar's body or something attached to the burglar get inside the building.

Question 22

The federal act dealing specifically with extortion is the:

A)Calvin Act.
B)Hobbs Act.
C)Lindbergh Act.
D)Robbery and Extortion Act.

Question 23

Forcible stealing is known as:

A)robbery.
B)burglary.
C)aggravated robbery.
D)aggravated burglary.

Question 24

The crime of extortion requires a threat to:

A)use violence against the victim.
B)use violence or sue the victim.
C)take certain actions that are not legally protected against the victim, including but not limited to violence, for the purpose of obtaining anything of value from the victim.
D)take steps to tarnish the victim's reputation.

Question 25

_____ percent of states have modified and changed the definition of burglary in their jurisdictions.

A)100
B)10
C)50
D)75

Question 26

Under the common law, the unlawful entry into and theft from a place of business would:

A)be considered a burglary.
B)be considered a burglary depending on the value of the stolen property.
C)not be considered a burglary.
D)be considered burglary if there was a breaking.

Question 27

Purse snatching without force is a form of: ​

A)theft.
B)robbery.
C)burglary.
D)home invasion.

Question 28

The majority rule in the United States is that crimes like purse snatching are not robberies unless:

A)there is some force used greater than that needed to take the purse.
B)the value of the purse is greater than $100.
C)two or more perpetrators participate.
D)another crime is committed during the purse snatching.

Question 29

All states have abolished the common law burglary requirement that there be:

A)a felony committed in the building.
B)a breaking into the building.
C)something stolen from the building.
D)more than one burglar involved.

Question 30

In many jurisdictions, the unlawful entry into a dwelling by a person who knows someone is present in the dwelling at the time of the entry, and who is armed with a dangerous weapon which he uses or threatens to use against someone inside the dwelling is considered the crime of:

A)intimidation.
B)extortion.
C)home invasion robbery.
D)"strong arm" robbery.

Question 31

Under common law, burglary was limited to:

A)the dwelling of another, at night, with intent to commit a felony.
B)the dwelling of another, at any time of day, with the intent to steal.
C)structures where people gather or live, at night.
D)structures where people gather or live, at any time of day.

Question 32

Under common law, the only type of buildings that could be burglarized were:

A)dwellings.
B)closed businesses and homes.
C)businesses.
D)privately owned buildings.

Question 33

Under the common law, all of the following were required for burglary except:

A)breaking into a residence.
B)committing the crime at night.
C)intent to commit a felony.
D)committing the crime during any part of the day or night.

Question 34

Today state and federal burglary statutes:

A)restrict burglary to only dwellings.
B)consider all buildings within the scope of a jurisdiction's burglary statute.
C)consider only buildings that are inhabited within the scope of burglary.
D)follow the common law requirements.

Question 35

​ In most jurisdictions, a defendant who unlawfully enters a building with intent to commit a rape or arson:

A)can be convicted of burglary.
B)can be convicted of burglary only if he completed the crime he intended to commit when he entered the building.
C)cannot be convicted of burglary.
D)can be convicted of burglary if he also stole property once inside the building.

Question 36

When force is not used in the taking of property, but it is used to keep the property and to escape from the scene of the theft:

A)all states follow the rule that because force wasn't used to take the property, a robbery was not committed.
B)all states follow the rule that because force was used to keep the property after it was stolen, a robbery was committed.
C)some state courts have ruled a robbery occurred, while others have ruled it did not occur.
D)the crime of extortion was committed.

Question 37

The crime of defiant trespass occurs when a person:

A)remains in a place where he is not privileged to remain after notice of trespass is given.
B)is violent in a place where he is not privileged to remain after notice of trespass is given.
C)is violent after trespassing.
D)remains in a place where he is not privileged to remain after notice of trespass is given and becomes violent.

Question 38

The bad guy unlawfully enters the victim's house with the intent to sexually assault her, but once inside he realizes she is not home. He leaves without committing rape and without stealing any property from the home. The bad guy:

A)cannot be prosecuted for any crime.
B)can only be prosecuted for criminal trespass.
C)can be prosecuted for attempted sexual assault.
D)can be prosecuted for burglary.

Question 39

Robbery of persons inhabiting a dwelling is called:

A)home invasion robbery.
B)aggravated robbery.
C)burglary.
D)aggravated burglary.

Question 40

Robbery differs from extortion in that extortion requires:

A)a threat to inflict harm in the future.
B)the property to be taken from the person of the victim.
C)the property to be taken by fraud or deceit.
D)the person to be threatened with imminent harm.

Question 41

John waits outside the bank for his next victim, in this case an elderly man who had just cashed his Social Security check. John hits the man with a club, and the man crumbles in a pile onto the ground. John quickly goes through the old man's pockets and takes his money. Later, the man identifies John in a police line-up as his assailant.

A)John was charged with aggravated robbery, because the use of the club against the victim constitutes the use of:
B)criminal force.
C)dangerous force.
D)deadly force.
E)sufficient force.

Question 42

Jason forcibly entered a building after business hours and proceeded to remove eight computers. He then sold these computers to Bill, who in turn sold them to Peggy. Peggy did not know the origin of the computers, but Bill did.

A)The role played by Bill is that of a:
B)fence.
C)post.
D)hedge.
E)receiver.

Question 43

The trespass to land statutes do not make entry on land illegal if:

A)the land has been posted.
B)the person was notified to stay off.
C)signs indicate no trespassing is allowed.
D)the person trespassing does so unwittingly.

Question 44

Jason forcibly entered a building after business hours and proceeded to remove eight computers. He then sold these computers to Bill, who in turn sold them to Peggy. Peggy did not know the origin of the computers, but Bill did.

A)Jason may be charged with a crime if he were found with:
B)one of the stolen computers.
C)money that Bill gave him.
D)tools used for burglary.
E)All of these choices.

Question 45

In addition to the intent or mental element, ______ requires no other elements other than the act of stealing.

A)theft/larceny
B)robbery
C)burglary
D)battery

Question 46

​ ______ is remaining in a place where one is not privileged to be even after notice of trespass.

A)Trespass
B)Burglary
C)Robbery
D)Defiant trespass

Question 47

Jason forcibly entered a building after business hours and proceeded to remove eight computers. He then sold these computers to Bill, who in turn sold them to Peggy. Peggy did not know the origin of the computers, but Bill did.

A)Peggy would be guilty of:
B)aiding in a criminal act. ​
C)no crimes.
D)receiving stolen property.
E)fencing.

Question 48

______ is a wrongful intrusion on the land or into the premises of another person.

A)Trespass
B)Burglary
C)Robbery
D)Defiant trespass

Question 49

A person may be arrested for:

A)possession of criminal or burglary tools.
B)possession of ordinary work tools.
C)possession of potentially useful tools such as screwdrivers and hammers.
D)possession of window repair kits normally used to mask burglaries.

Question 50

​ _____ is not an example of theft/larceny.

A)"Snatch and run"
B)Shoplifting
C)Embezzlement
D)Break and run

Question 51

Billy is walking along the street and in front of him a woman is walking. Billy is wearing his running shoes so the woman does not suspect anything. He bolts ahead and grabs the woman's purse, but the woman resists by holding on to the purse. Billy turns on the woman and shows her a knife. The woman immediately releases the purse and Billy turns and runs straight into a police officer, who arrests him.

A)After Billy showed the knife, he now would be charged with:
B)theft.
C)robbery.
D)burglary.
E)home invasion.

Question 52

​ A fence acts as a middleperson and:

A)pays the thief for stolen property.
B)sells the stolen property to the thief.
C)sells personal property to a receiver.
D)passes along the stolen goods to a third party.

Question 53

To convict a defendant of trafficking in stolen goods, the state is ordinarily required to prove all of the following except that:

A)the property involved was stolen property.
B)the defendant refused delivery of the goods.
C)the defendant received, concealed, or possessed the stolen goods.
D)the defendant knew the property was stolen.

Question 54

Jason forcibly entered a building after business hours and proceeded to remove eight computers. He then sold these computers to Bill, who in turn sold them to Peggy. Peggy did not know the origin of the computers, but Bill did.

A)______ made Jason's crime that of burglary.
B)The use of force to gain entry
C)The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft
D)The after business hours time of the intrusion
E)The removal of the computers

Question 55

______ is not an example of theft from the person.

A)Purse snatching
B)Pickpocketing
C)Embezzlement
D)"Rolling a drunk"

Question 56

​ A person who traffics in stolen property is called a:

A)fence.
B)post.
C)ditch.
D)receiver.

Question 57

Billy is walking along the street and in front of him a woman is walking. Billy is wearing his running shoes so the woman does not suspect anything. He bolts ahead and grabs the woman's purse, but the woman resists by holding on to the purse. Billy turns on the woman and shows her a knife. The woman immediately releases the purse and Billy turns and runs straight into a police officer, who arrests him.

A)If Billy had successfully taken the purse without resorting to force, in some states he would still be charged with robbery through _____ laws.
B)quick grab
C)sudden snatching
D)snatch and grab
E)fast take

Question 58

John waits outside the bank for his next victim, in this case an elderly man who had just cashed his Social Security check. John hits the man with a club, and the man crumbles in a pile onto the ground. John quickly goes through the old man's pockets and takes his money. Later, the man identifies John in a police line-up as his assailant.

A)If John had not used a club, he should only be charged with a strong-arm robbery since:
B)the victim is elderly.
C)the victim was injured.
D)deadly force was not used.
E)no weapon was displayed.

Question 59

John waits outside the bank for his next victim, in this case an elderly man who had just cashed his Social Security check. John hits the man with a club, and the man crumbles in a pile onto the ground. John quickly goes through the old man's pockets and takes his money. Later, the man identifies John in a police line-up as his assailant.

A)If John had instead called the man before he cashed his check, and told him that if he didn't give the money to him John would hurt the man's family, he would be charged with:
B)robbery.
C)strong-arm robbery.
D)aggravated robbery.
E)extortion.

Question 60

Billy is walking along the street and in front of him a woman is walking. Billy is wearing his running shoes so the woman does not suspect anything. He bolts ahead and grabs the woman's purse, but the woman resists by holding on to the purse. Billy turns on the woman and shows her a knife. The woman immediately releases the purse and Billy turns and runs straight into a police officer, who arrests him.

A)Before Billy pulled a knife on the woman, the incident would have been treated as a:
B)theft.
C)robbery.
D)burglary.
E)home invasion.

Question 61

The common law required that burglary be committed in the ___________.

Question 62

Purse snatching becomes ____ when force more than that needed to take the property is used in the crime.

Question 63

Forcibly taking possession of a motor vehicle in the possession of another against his or her will with intent either to permanently or temporarily deprive the person of possession is called ____.

Question 64

Forcible stealing combined with the use of a deadly or dangerous weapon, or which results in serious bodily injury to another, is called_____.

Question 65

The taking of property from a person or from the presence of a victim by use or threat of force is the crime of ____________.

Question 66

Describe the ways different state courts address whether a purse snatching or a pickpocketing constitutes a robbery.

Question 67

Explain what is required for the crime of robbery to become armed or aggravated robbery.

Question 68

Armed or aggravated robbery occurs when a(n) ____ weapon is used in a robbery.

Question 69

Explain how robbery differs from extortion. Provide some examples of extortion.

Question 70

____ is the unlawful entry into the premises of another with intent to steal or commit a felony.

Question 71

When Congress enacted the __________ Act, the statute was aimed primarily at gangsters who were extorting protection money from businesses.

Question 72

List and explain the elements of the general burglary offense under the common law.

Question 73

States no longer require _________ in their simple burglary statutes.

Question 74

Common law burglary required proof of _____ to commit a felony.

Question 75

Under the old common law, the punishment for burglary was ________.

Question 76

______ is obtaining property by threats of future harm; it differs from robbery in that robbery requires threat of immediate harm.

Question 77

_____ occurs when the person unlawfully entering is given notice of the trespass, but refuses to leave the premises.

Question 78

Describe the crime of home invasion and explain why many states have enacted statutes that make it a separate offense.

Question 79

_____ is a form of robbery where force is not used beyond that needed to take property from another person.

Question 80

A person who unlawfully enters a dwelling knowing someone is present and threatens the person with a dangerous weapon may be charged with home __________ robbery.