Crimes Against Property

Crimes Against Property

Criminal Law: Crimes Against Property

Introduction to Crimes Against Property

Another major category of crimes concerns actions that affect another’s property-either real or personal. Real property consists of land and structures attached to it, as well as the products of land before they are removed, such as growing crops, trees, and unmined minerals. Personal property refers to personal belongings such as money, jewelry, and clothing.

Most jurisdictions have adopted statutes that modify the common law definitions of certain property crimes. For example, in some states the common law crimes of larceny, embezzlement, and false pretenses have been consolidated into a single crime known as theft.” (1)

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Guide to Crimes Against Property

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Crimes Against Property (including Larceny, Embezzlement, False Pretenses, Property Robbery, Extortion, Receiving Stolen Property and Forgery) and Crimes Against the Habitation (Arson and Burglary).


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