Crimes Against Property
Copyright, 2000 Charles L. Feer
Crimes Against Property and
Habitation
Larceny
 Robbery
 Burglary
 Fraud / Embezzlement
 Forgery
 Receiving Stolen Property
 Arson

Larceny

A trespassory taking of personal property
of another with the intent to deprive.
Trespassory taking is the victim’s right of
possession
 Petty Theft: Less than $400.00
 Grand Theft: More than $400.00
FOR MORE INFO, P.C. 484
Robbery

Taking of personal property of another
from his person, or immediate presence,
by means of force or fear.
– Taking from person - body or clothing
– Immediate presence - from any place
within the perception of the person’s
senses
 Force: More than is necessary to take
possession
 Fear: Threat of injury to victim or his
property.
Car Jacking

Robbery in which the property taken
was a motor vehicle.
– Intent to temporarily deprive the victim
is sufficient.
Burglary

Entry of a structure
 With Specific Intent
 To commit a theft, or
 A Felony
FOR MORE INFO. P.C. 460
1st or 2nd Degree: Inhabited, Day / Night
Embezzlement
Wrongful taking of property by one
who it was entrusted to.
 Entrustment given by the property
owner for safe keeping.
 Property - Real or Personal.
 Mens Rea: Intent to deprive the owner.

Forgery
Making of a false document
 Having legal significance
 With the intent to defraud.

– “Uttering” is the use of a false
document to defraud another.
Receiving Stolen Property

Buying / Receiving stolen property
with actual knowledge that the
property is stolen.

Concealing, selling or withholding
known stolen property.
FOR MORE INFO.P.C. 496
General Intent Crime
Arson

Willfully and maliciously sets fire to,
burns, or who aids in such, of any
structure, forest land or property.

Unlawfully Causing a Fire:
Recklessly setting a fire.
FOR MORE INFO. P.C. 451
Arson may be committed against one’s own property if with
the intent to defraud. (I.e. Insurance)