Crimes Against Property Chapter 10

Arson It’s a crime to burn any structure or building, even if it’s yours

Vandalism Also known as malicious mischief Millions of dollars of damage each year Breaking windows Ripping down fences Graffiti Felony/misdemeanor depends on the extent of the damage

Larceny (Theft) Grand Larceny: theft of anything above $400  felony Petty Larceny: theft of anything below $400  misdemeanor Keeping lost property when you could have returned it Found wallet with I.D. Shoplifting: taking items without paying for them

Embezzlement Unlawful taking of property by someone to whom it was trusted A bank teller stealing your money instead of depositing it into your account

Robbery unlawful taking of property from a person’s immediate possession by force or intimidation Involves two harms: Theft of property Actual/potential physical harm Robbery vs. Larceny Use of force

Extortion Use of threats to obtain property of another Also known as Blackmail “I’ll blow up your car unless you pay me $500”

Burglary Breaking and entering a structure with the intent to commit a crime Some states have harsher penalties for burglaries committed at night

Forgery Crime where a person falsely makes/alters a writing with intent to defraud Signing the name of another person without permission

Receiving Stolen Property Receiving or buying property that your know is stolen Knowledge the property is stolen may be implied Buying shoes out of the trunk of someone’s car Felony/misdemeanor depends on the value of the stolen property

Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (UUV) Taking a vehicle temporarily joyriding

Carjacking Occurs if a person uses force or intimidation to steal a car from a driver Federal crime and can be punishable with up to life in prison