Both robbery and larceny are theft crimes that require force or threat of force.

The taking and carrying away of personal property of another is robbery.

Theft is a broad term that means several different types of theft crimes.

Mrs. White has a beautiful ring in her jewelry box.  One day she walks by and takes it, puts it on her hand and intends to wear it every day.  Mrs. White has committed larceny.

False pretenses requires force or threat of force.

Mrs. White lost too much money gambling.  She needs money fast.  She decides to get money from Lucus.  She calls Lucus and tells him that she knows he is cheating on his wife.  Mrs. White threatened to tell Lucus’ wife of the affair if he did not pay Mrs. White $5,000.00.  Mrs. White has committed the crime of _______.

Mrs. White makes several fake $50.00 bills.  She is quite impressed with herself.  She takes the fake $50.00 bills and buys visa gift cards at her local Walgreens.  What crime or crimes has she committed?

Mrs. White gets paid every Friday.  She is out of money.  She decides to add an additional zero to her paycheck so instead of getting paid $500.00 she is getting paid $5,000.00.  Mrs. White has committed forgery.

Mrs. White is out of money.  She decides to go into her boss’s office and gets a check and signs his name.  The check is made payable to Mrs. White for $5,000.00. Mrs. White does not have the authority to write the check.  Mrs. White has committed forgery.

The definition of burglary today is much different than the common law definition and it is broader today and covers more criminal conduct.

At common law, the offense of burglary______________?

Taking and carrying away the personal property of another by force or threat of force.

Taking and carrying away the personal property of another with the intent to keep it.

The taking and carrying away the person property of another by obtaining title to it using false or misleading information with the intent to keep the property

Taking and carrying away property that was entrusted to you with the intent to keep it.

Mrs. White really loves Chloe’s necklace.  It is a diamond and gold necklace that she received for her 16th birthday.  Mrs. White breaks into Chloe’s house by picking the lock on the front door.  She goes into Chloe’s room and gets the necklace.  Mrs. White leaves with the necklace and is so excited that it is hers forever! Mrs. White is guilty of _________

The intentional burning of any structure or vehicle.

The intentional burning of the home of another.

______________ is entering the land of another or staying longer than you were given permission?