Explore the legal terms and concepts related to Crimes Against Property. Click on any term below to learn more about its definition and applications.
What is forgery?
Forgery is making or altering a writing with apparent legal significance so that it is false, with t...
What is receipt of stolen property?
Receipt of stolen property is receiving possession and control of stolen personal property known to...
What is burglary?
Burglary is the breaking and entry of a dwelling of another at nighttime with the intent to commit a...
What is robbery?
Robbery is a taking of personal property of another from the other's person or presence by force or...
What is embezzlement?
Embezzlement is the fraudulent conversion of the personal property of another by a person in lawful...
What is larceny by trick?
Larceny by trick is a taking with the victim's apparent consent, but the consent is negated because...
What is a continuing trespass?
A continuing trespass occurs when the defendant wrongfully takes property without initial intent to...
What is larceny?
Larceny is the trespassory taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with the int...
What are the crimes against property?
1. Larceny 2. Larceny by Trick 3. False Pretenses 4. Embezzlement 5. Robbery 6. Extortion 7. Receipt...
What is arson?
Arson is the malicious burning of another's dwelling.
What is malicious mischief?
Malicious mischief is the malicious destruction of, or damage to, the property of another.
What are false pretenses?
False pretenses are obtaining title to personal property of another by an intentional false statemen...
What is extortion and blackmail?
Extortion is the corrupt collection of an unlawful fee by an officer under the color of office. Unde...
Can a defendant commit larceny against abandoned property?
No. Abandoned property is not subject to larceny.
What is house burning?
House burning is the malicious burning of one's own dwelling if it is in either a city or town, or s...
