Crimes Against Property

Crimes Against Property Burning Breaking And Taking Stuff

Vandalism: Intending to damage property

Larceny Taking someone's property with the intent

to steal. Taking someone’s bike from a bike rack. Shoplifting and Concealment Keeping something that you found IF it is

identifiable. Grand Larceny (felony): $100 or more Petty Larceny – (misdemeanor) less than

$100

Embezzlement A church treasurer who takes money

from the church A CEO who takes money from his

company.

Robbery Theft of property from a person WITH

The act or threat of harm

Armed Robbery adds the element of a weapon or perceived weapon.

Burglary Entering a building without

permission with the INTENT to commit a crime.

The penalties are worse for burglaries…

That take place at night. Of inhabited dwellings. In which the burglar is armed.

Arson Burning property with intent and malice.

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

Joyriding (misdemeanor) is when intent is temporary use

Grand Theft Auto (felony) has the intent of permanent use.

Extortion (blackmail) The threat of future harm in order to

obtain someone’s stuff.

Forgery To make or change a document with

the intent to fool.

Receiving Stolen Property This is a crime if you knew or should

have known that the property was stolen

Felony: $100 or more Misdemeanor: less than $100