Vandalism
What is the definition for Vandalism?
When a person maliciously damages, destroys, or defaces any real or personal property of another person.
What does trespass classify as?
Misdemeanor
Repossession is when...?
When a seller, its employee, or a licensed repossessor, recovers or takes back goods that were sold under a conditional sales contract when it has been failed to pay for.
Who is a repossessor?
The seller/its employee, or a licensed repossessor, who physically attempts to retrieve the goods.
True or False?
Penalties towards vandalism of government property is based on the number of offenses.
True
What penal code section is burglary?
459
T or F: A bailee has full ownership of the good or property.
False, A bailee has no ownership of the good or property.
What is control?
Ability of the possessor to exercise a restraining influence over an item.
Why is Vandalism of government property carried with enhanced penalties?
Because it interferes with business and personal safety.
What does unauthorized entry classify as?
Misdemeanor
T or F: The buyer can not object, even prior to the repossessor's control.
False, the buyer can object until the repossessor has control.
The seller is the person who...?
Person who retains the title for the goods being purchased until all conditions of the contract are met.
True or False? Why?
Vandalism is only classified as a misdemeanor.
False.
It can be either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the cost of damage
What penal code section is theft?
484
What steps should an officer follow when receiving a call for a stolen vehicle?
Check the car’s title, Ask the buyer if they are aware of missing payments, Determine if it is on the repo list reported to the police.
A bailee is a person who...?
A person who temporarily gains possession, but has no ownership of the good or property.
What is the penal code for a vandalism crime over $400 in damage?
594(b)(1)
Examples of interruption of utility services?
Telephone lines, Electric lines, Gas or hazardous liquid pipelines and Turning off the water
When can repo enter private property, and when is the control complete?
Repo can enter if open to public or with permission, control is complete when goods are removed or vehicle is entered/connected to tow truck.
The buyer is someone who...?
Signs a conditional sales contract to purchase goods over a period of time, waiving their rights to court hearings if they are unable to meet the conditions by doing so.