Larceny
Larceny is a form of theft. It is the Illegal taking and carrying away of personal property belonging to another with the purpose of depriving the owner of its possession. In criminal law, to prove larceny the following must be present:
- A taking and carrying away
- Of personal property
- Of another
- Without consent, and with intent to steal
Robbery
Robbery is forcible stealing. It is one of the most frequent crimes of violence in the United States. The usual elements incorporated into the modern statutory definition of robbery are:
- A taking and carrying away (only slight movement of the property is needed)
- Of the property of another
- With intent to steal
- From the person or from the presence of the victim
- By the use of force against the person or
- With the threat of the use of imminent force with the intent to compel the victim to acquiesce in the taking and carrying away of the property.
Strong-arm Robbery v. Armed Robbery
Strong-arm robbery, such as mugging and yoking (or simple robbery), is distinguished in most statutes from the aggravated form of robbery, and commonly called armed robbery. Armed robbery carries penalties that are more severe than those for simple robbery. Some of the statutory distinctions used by various states in distinguishing between armed robbery and simple robber are:
- That the perpetrator was armed with a “dangerous” or “deadly” weapon
- That the perpetrator intended to kill (murder / homicide) or wound if the victim resisted
- That the perpetrator did actually inflict a bodily injury
Burglary
Burglary is among the most frequently committed major crimes in the U.S., with more than 3 million burglaries committed every year. The Uniform Crime Reporting Program defines burglary “as the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft. The use of force to gain entry is not required to classify as an offense of burglary.” This is a crime that is committed by both amateurs and professionals against residences (homes and apartments) and non-residences (offices, businesses, etc.).
Criminal Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been charged with a theft, it is important that you consult with an experience criminal defense attorney who is familiar with your states laws.
