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Questions
1. The difference between common law arson and the modern definition of arson is _________________.
A. Common law arson includes the burning either one's own home or the home of another.
B. Modern law arson includes the burning of either one's own home or the home of another.
C. Modern arson includes the attempt to burn,
D. B and C are both correct.
2. Generally, arson is considered a crime of general intent -it is the intent is to burn.
A. True
B. False
3. An arson investigator from a fire department responds to a burning building to determine whether the fire was accidental or intentional.
A. True
B. False
4. Under modern burglary law, the crime _____________________.
A. can be committed by entry alone.
B. must be at nighttime.
C. can include the breaking and entering of a vehicle.
D. All are correct.
E. Only A and C are correct.
5. In some states, the severity or level felony for the crime of burglary may depend on whether the burglary took place in the day-time or at night.
A. True
B. False
6. In the Texas Penal Code, the level of felony for the crime of burglary depends on whether the burglary took place during the day or at night. To answer this question, you will have to look up Burglary in the Texas Penal Code section 30.02.
A. True
B. False
7. For burglary, the usual method of gaining entry is to break open a closed door or window. From this, comes the term breaking and entering. Some states do not requires that actual breaking aspect of the crime. In these jurisdictions, the crime can be committed if a person enters an open store with the intent to steal.
A. True
B. False
8. In other jurisdictions, where breaking is still required for a burglary, the entry by further opening of a partially open window or door is enough to constitute a burglary.
A. True
B. False
9. Aggravated burglary is the unauthorized entering of any dwelling, vehicle, watercraft, or other structure with the intent to comital felony or theft AND ______________.
A. The perpetrator committed a battery after or at the time of entry.
B. The perpetrator had a helper.
C. The perpetrator is armed with a dangerous weapon.
D. Both and C are correct.
10. The difference between grand theft and petty theft depends on the value of the property taken.
A. True
B. False
11. Which of the following is NOT an element of larceny?
A. Taking and carrying away of property of another.
B. Larceny can be committed even with the consent of the owner.
C. Taking property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of possession.
D. All are correct.
E. A and C are correct.
12. Abandoned Property: If property is found, the finder is usually required to return it to the owner IF ______________.
A. the owner can be identified.
B. the item can be easily returned.
C. the item has substantial value.
D. All of the above conditions must be met.
13. The key element of embezzlement is _______________.
A. the simple taking of property from work.
B. the misappropriation of property entrusted tot he accused.
C. the taking of money only.
D. All are correct.
14. Receiving stolen property can be a crime. To be charged with this crime, the accused (the person receiving the stolen property) must know that the property is stolen at the time it was received.
A. True
B. False
15. Extortion is theft by ______________.
A. threat of bodily injury.
B. a public official.
C. threat of exposure of a secret.
D. All are elements of extortion.
16. The difference between extortion and blackmail is that blackmail is committed by a private person.
A. True
B. False
17. In bribery, there is the payment by a person to a public official in order to gain an advantage. In this crime, both parties are guilty of the crime.
A. True
B. False
18. A person is usually NOT guilty of forgery until they have uttered it.
A. True
B. False