Unit 7 notes
- 2. There are two categories of crimes against property: 1. Property is destroyed 2. Property is stolen
- 3. I. Arson- The willing and malicious burning of a person’s property At times arson has been a form of racial violence Congress passed the Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996 to help oversee the prosecution of arson at places of worship
- 4. II. Vandalism- Malicious mischief, the willful destruction of , or damage to, the property of another Ex. Breaking windows, graffiti, etc. Depending on the damage, it can be considered a felony or misdemeanor
- 5. III. Larceny- The unlawful taking and carrying away of another person’s property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it
- 6. A. Grand Larceny- a felony that usually involves theft of something over $100 B. Petty Larceny- a misdemeanor, theft of something small in value Larceny can also include keeping lost property when a reasonable method exists for finding the owner (Ex. Finding a wallet that includes identification and keeping it)
- 7. IV. Shoplifting- A form of larceny- taking items from a store without the intention of paying for them Businesses lose millions of dollars a year in shoplifting, therefore, prices are higher
- 8. V. Concealment- Attempted shoplifting
- 9. VI. Embezzlement- The unlawful taking of property by someone that it trusted to handle it
- 10. VII. Extortion- Blackmail, or using threats to obtain another person’s property
- 11. VIII. Forgery- When a person falsely makes or alters a writing or document with intent to defraud IX. Uttering- Offering someone a fake document as genuine
- 12. X. Receiving stolen property- When a person buys or receives property that you know or have reason to believe is stolen
- 13. XI. Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (UUV)- When a person temporarily takes a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent Ex. Joyriding
- 14. XII. Carjacking- When a person uses force or intimidation to steal a car from a driver - Now a federal crime that is punishable by a sentence up to life in prison
- 15. XIII. Computer Crimes A. Hacking- When a person illegally gains access to government or corporate computer systems B. Crackers- Criminal hackers that seek financial gain