Question 1

Which of the following constitutes false pretense?
A) not telling a buyer that the computer he is purchasing is riddled with viruses
B) telling a buyer that the designer purse she is purchasing is authentic even though the buyer already knows that the purse is, in fact, fake
C) selling a car to a friend who lies and promises that he or she will pay you in the morning with the intention to not do so
D) buying a car that you know is in fact stolen

Accepted Answer

False pretense involves obtaining property through intentional misrepresentation or deceit. In option C, the friend lies about paying for the car with the intention of not doing so, which constitutes false pretense.

Question 2

A number of states have consolidated larceny, embezzlement, and false pretenses into a single statute punishing ______.
A) theft
B) robbery
C) burglary
D) property crimes

Accepted Answer

Theft is the correct answer because many states have combined the crimes of larceny, embezzlement, and false pretenses under a broader category or single statute known as theft, simplifying the legal framework and prosecution of these crimes.

Question 3

Common law ______ is the trespassory taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the individual of the possession of the property.
A) larceny
B) embezzlement
C) robbery
D) theft

Accepted Answer

Larceny is defined as the trespassory taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the individual of the possession of the property, fitting the description provided.

Question 4

For larceny, there must be a taking and a(n) ______ of the property.
A) custody
B) possession
C) asportation
D) simulation

Accepted Answer

For larceny to occur, there must be a taking and asportation of the property, which means the property must be moved from one place to another, however slight the movement.

Question 5

______ involves the actus reus of circulating or using a forged document.
A) Uttering
B) Forgery
C) Simulation
D) Larceny

Accepted Answer

Uttering involves the act of distributing or employing a forged document, making it a distinct crime from the act of forgery itself, which is the creation of the false document.

Question 6

Which of the following is an element of forgery?
A) a false document
B) legal significance
C) written with intent to defraud
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

Forgery involves creating a false document, with legal significance, and with the intent to defraud. All these elements are essential to constitute the act of forgery.

Question 7

All of the following are requirements for receiving stolen property EXCEPT ______.
A) receiving property
B) uncertainty whether the property was stolen
C) knowing the property was stolen
D) having the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are requirements for...

Question 8

______ means physical control over property with the ability to freely use and to enjoy the property.
A) Custody
B) Possession
C) Asportation
D) Simulation

Accepted Answer

Possession refers to the physical control over property along with the freedom to use and enjoy it. Custody implies holding or guarding property without necessarily having the full rights of use. Asportation involves the carrying away or moving of property, often used in the context of theft. Simulation does not relate to physical control or use of property in this context.

Question 9

The obtaining of possession through a misrepresentation or deceit is termed ______.
A) larceny by fraud
B) false pretenses
C) larceny by trick
D) larceny by deceit

Accepted Answer

The answer of The obtaining of possession through a misrepresentation...

Question 10

The most important point about false pretenses is that the false representation must be of a ______.
A) past fact and present fact
B) present fact and future fact
C) future fact and past fact

Accepted Answer

The key aspect of false pretenses is that the false representation must be about facts that have already occurred or are currently true, not about future occurrences. This is because false pretenses involve deceiving someone by misrepresenting existing facts to unlawfully gain something of value.

Question 11

______ is the trespassory taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with the intent to steal.
A) Robbery
B) Larceny
C) Burglary
D) Theft

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is the trespassory taking and carrying...

Question 12

______ is the creation of false objects with the purpose to defraud, such as paintings.
A) Uttering
B) Forger
C) Simulation
D) False identification

Accepted Answer

Simulation is the creation of false objects with the purpose to defraud, such as paintings.

Question 13

What is the standard for gradation of robbery?
A) value of property taken in robbery
B) location of robbery
C) time of day of the robbery
D) degree of danger and apprehension of the robbery

Accepted Answer

The standard for gradation of robbery typically focuses on the degree of danger and apprehension involved in the robbery, rather than the value of property taken, the location, or the time of day. This includes factors like the use of weapons, the level of threat or force used, and the potential harm to victims.

Question 14

______ is defined as creating a false document or the material modification of an existing legal instrument with the intent to deceive or to defraud others.
A) Uttering
B) Forgery
C) Simulation
D) Larceny

Accepted Answer

Forgery involves creating a false document or significantly altering an existing one with the intent to deceive or defraud.

Question 15

______ is the temporary and limited right to control property.
A) Custody
B) Possession
C) Asportation
D) Simulation

Accepted Answer

Custody is the temporary and limited right to control property.

Question 16

______ is defined as an unauthorized access to programs and databases and unlawfully obtaining information through deceit and trickery.
A) Identity theft
B) Computer theft
C) Computer crime
D) Identity crime

Accepted Answer

Computer crime is defined as unauthorized access to programs and databases, often involving obtaining information through deceit and trickery.

Question 17

The common law misdemeanor of ______ punished the unlawful collection of money by a governmental official.
A) extortion
B) blackmail
C) bribery
D) embezzlement

Accepted Answer

Extortion is the correct answer because it refers to the crime of obtaining money or property by threat to a victim's property or loved ones, intimidation, or false claim of a right. When a governmental official unlawfully collects money, it falls under the category of extortion, as they are misusing their power for personal gain.

Question 18

The core of the crime of ______ is the unlawful conversion of the property of another by an individual in the possession of property.
A) larceny
B) embezzlement
C) false pretenses
D) receiving stolen property

Accepted Answer

Embezzlement involves the unlawful conversion of property by someone who is lawfully in possession of that property, distinguishing it from other forms of property theft like larceny, where the property is unlawfully taken from the possession of another.

Question 19

The intent requirement for false pretenses is satisfied by all of the following EXCEPT ______.
A) knowledge
B) uncertainty
C) awareness
D) fear

Accepted Answer

Fear is not related to the intent requirement for false pretenses, which involves knowingly and intentionally deceiving someone.

Question 20

The ______ created the new category of identity theft and prohibits the knowing transfer or use, without lawful authority, of the means of identification of another person with the intent to commit any unlawful activity.
A) Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act
B) Identity Assumption Act
C) Identity and Burglary Deterrence Act
D) Theft Deterrence Act of 1993

Accepted Answer

The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act is the legislation that created the new category of identity theft and prohibits the knowing transfer or use, without lawful authority, of the means of identification of another person with the intent to commit any unlawful activity.

Quiz 13: Crimes Against Property

Which of the following constitutes false pretense?

A number of states have consolidated larceny, embezzlement, and false pretenses into a single statute punishing ______.

Common law ______ is the trespassory taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the individual of the possession of the property.

For larceny, there must be a taking and a(n) ______ of the property.

______ involves the actus reus of circulating or using a forged document.

Which of the following is an element of forgery?

All of the following are requirements for receiving stolen property EXCEPT ______.

______ means physical control over property with the ability to freely use and to enjoy the property.

The obtaining of possession through a misrepresentation or deceit is termed ______.

The most important point about false pretenses is that the false representation must be of a ______.

______ is the trespassory taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with the intent to steal.

______ is the creation of false objects with the purpose to defraud, such as paintings.

What is the standard for gradation of robbery?

______ is defined as creating a false document or the material modification of an existing legal instrument with the intent to deceive or to defraud others.

______ is the temporary and limited right to control property.

______ is defined as an unauthorized access to programs and databases and unlawfully obtaining information through deceit and trickery.

The common law misdemeanor of ______ punished the unlawful collection of money by a governmental official.

The core of the crime of ______ is the unlawful conversion of the property of another by an individual in the possession of property.

The intent requirement for false pretenses is satisfied by all of the following EXCEPT ______.

The ______ created the new category of identity theft and prohibits the knowing transfer or use, without lawful authority, of the means of identification of another person with the intent to commit any unlawful activity.