robbery/extortion
describe steps people can take to help reduce the incidence of property crimes
security lighting, home and automobile alarm systems, steering wheel locks, greater attention to locking doors and windows, and a tendency to carry less cash due to the increased use of credit cards.
what is larceny?
unlawful taking and carrying away of the property of another person against his or her will with intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.
According to the Street Law text, What, if anything, can be done to reduce school vandalism?
solutions to school vandalism include publicizing the problem; applying firm, fair, and consistent discipline within the school; conducting social programs and acquiring increased funding to deal with youth gangs; reducing the size of classes; and taking steps to instill pride in the local school and community.
This name was given to people who illegally accesses government or corporate computer systems
hackers
Falsely making or altering a writing or document with intent to defraud.
Forgery
what is embezzlement
provide an example of embezzlement
Embezzlement is the unlawful taking of property by someone to whom it was entrusted.
For example, the bank teller who takes money from the cash drawer or the stockbroker who takes money that should have been invested are both guilty of embezzlement.
What are the two classes of larceny?
Grand and Petty Larceny
depending on the value of the stolen item. Grand larceny involves the theft of anything above a certain value, sometimes $100 or more, and is a felony. Petty larceny is the theft of anything of less value, for example less than $100, and is a misdemeanor.
According to the National Report of Juvenile Offenders and Victims published by the U.S. Department of Justice, an estimated 107,700 juveniles were arrested for vandalism in 2003. This constituted 56 percent of all arrests for juveniles between the ages of 16 and 17. Why do people sometimes commit acts of vandalism?
Vandalism is often the result of alcohol or drug use, group or peer pressure, a desire for attention, thrill seeking, anger, or disdain for private property.
If a person gets unauthorized access to, and tampering with, someone else's computer system, What crime have they committed?
computer crime
Unlawful taking of property from a person's immediate possession by force or intimidation
Robbery
How is the crime of robbery a crime against a person and a crime against property
it involves two harms: theft of property and actual or potential physical harm to the victim. In most states, the difference between robbery and larceny is the use of force.
Aside from the 2 known crimes of larceny. What other 2 crimes can be crimes of larceny?
keeping lost property when a reasonable method exists for finding the owner. For example, if you find a wallet that contains the identification of its owner but nevertheless decide to keep it, you have committed larceny. and
if you keep property delivered to you by mistake.
what is the definition of arson?
Willful and malicious burning of another's property.
This is a form of larceny in which a person takes items from a store without paying or intending to pay
shoplifting
Using threats to obtain the property of another.
Extortion
what is the difference between larceny and robbery
and provide an example
a pickpocket who takes your wallet unnoticed is guilty of the crime of larceny. A mugger who knocks you down and takes your wallet by force is guilty of the crime of robbery. Robbery is almost always a felony, but many states impose stricter penalties for armed robberies—thefts committed with a gun or other weapon.
Shoplifting is a form of larceny.
It is the crime of taking items from a store without paying or intending to pay for them.
identify two crimes related to arson.
a crime to burn any building or structure, even if the person who burns the structure owns it.
burning property with the intent to defraud an insurance company
This crime is a felony; it is the theft of anything above a certain value (often$100 or more)
grand larceny
Unlawful taking and carrying away property w/intent to steal.
Larceny
Rita is a quiet, hard-working student who always does her homework. Madlyn is much more interested in her social life than school, but her parents put a lot of pressure on her to do well. After spending all evening on the phone and instant-messaging her friends, Madlyn forgets to do her math homework. The next morning while riding the bus to school, Madlyn asks to copy Rita's homework. When Rita refuses, Madlyn threatens to tell everyone that Rita is sleeping with a teacher. What crime is being committed?
Because extortion involves the use of threats (Madlyn does threaten Rita) to obtain the property of another (Rita's homework—it is her intellectual property), one could argue that the crime of extortion is being committed in the scenario above. Although extortion usually involves physical threats, it can also include threats to injure someone's character or reputation. Rita's reputation is likely to be harmed if Madlyn spreads this rumor.
What is concealment?
Why is the cost of shoplifting usually passed on to consumers ?
concealment, which is the crime of attempted shoplifting. This crime is particularly common among young people.
The costs are usually passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices. Consequently, everyone ends up paying for shoplifting.
Cybercrimes can occur against both property and the person. Name the 2 crimes
cyberstalking -against the person
identity theft- against property
This is the deliberate destruction or defacement of another person's property; also known as malicious mischief
a. concealment b. arson c. car jacking d. vandalism
Vandalism
Unlawful taking of property by someone to whom it was entrusted.
Embezzelment