Theft & Related Offenses

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Mens rea is Latin for intent to commit a crime.
- True
- False

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This quiz assesses knowledge on theft, money laundering, and related offenses, focusing on legal definitions and scenarios. It tests understanding of key concepts like mens rea and actus reus, crucial for learners in criminal justice and legal studies.

2.

Actus reus is Latin for the action or actual event of the offense.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The statement is true because "actus reus" is indeed a Latin term that refers to the physical act or conduct that constitutes a crime. It is an essential element of a crime and must be present for a person to be held criminally liable. The term encompasses both voluntary actions and omissions that result in criminal consequences. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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3.

The laudring of illicite funds is accomplished through ________________ __________________into a lawfully operating business, person, instituion or corporation.

Correct Answer
Moving Money
4.

In order for someone in Ohio to be charged with theft, they must steal the property from the owner and not the possessor.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement is incorrect. In Ohio, a person can be charged with theft if they steal property from either the owner or the possessor. The distinction between owner and possessor is not relevant in determining whether theft has occurred.

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In Ohio a homeowner is at work, and known to be at work, when a buglarer enters the home to steal a TV. Due to this knowledge the offender will be charged with what offense?
- Breaking & Entering
- Criminal Trespass
- Burglary
- Either Burglary or Breaking & Entering
Correct Answer

A. Burglary

Explanation

The offender will be charged with burglary. Burglary typically involves entering a building or structure with the intent to commit a crime inside. In this case, the offender entered the home with the intention of stealing a TV, which satisfies the criteria for burglary. The fact that the homeowner was known to be at work is irrelevant to the charge of burglary.

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The initial key component of money laundering consists of what?
- Obtaining illicite funds
- Passing illicite funds to another person
- Transferring illicite funds to a legitimate source
- Moving the the clean funds back to the financial sector
Correct Answer

A. Obtaining illicite funds

Explanation

The initial key component of money laundering is obtaining illicit funds. Money laundering involves the process of making illegally obtained money appear legal by disguising its true origin. Obtaining illicit funds is the first step in this process, where individuals or organizations acquire money through illegal activities such as drug trafficking, fraud, or corruption.

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An elderly couple takes their life savings and invests them into a mutual fund with a stock broker. The broker signs and agreement with them showing them where their money has been invested and how much of a return on their investment they earned at the end of a year. Unknown to the couple, this stock broker took the money and purchased a Corvette. When caught you will charge the offender with what crime?
- Felony Theft
- Felony Theft from the Elderly
- Burglary
- Embezzlement
Correct Answer

A. Embezzlement

Explanation

The correct answer is Embezzlement. Embezzlement refers to the fraudulent conversion of someone else's property by a person who was entrusted with the property. In this scenario, the stock broker was entrusted with the elderly couple's life savings to invest in a mutual fund. However, the broker misappropriated the funds by using them to purchase a Corvette for themselves without the couple's knowledge or consent. This act constitutes embezzlement as the broker abused their position of trust and converted the money for personal gain.

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A seventeen auto shop student jumps over the fense to a closed junk yard to look for extra parts to a car he is building. He finds a particular tire he needs that has a replacement value of $80. He steals the tire. When caught he is charged with what offense?
- Trespassing
- Trespassing & Misdemeanor Theft
- Just Theft
- Breaking & Entering
Correct Answer

A. Breaking & Entering

Explanation

The correct answer is Breaking & Entering because the student jumped over the fence to enter the closed junkyard without permission. This action constitutes breaking into a property unlawfully. Stealing the tire would be considered a separate offense of theft, but the initial act of entering the junkyard without permission is categorized as Breaking & Entering.

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A suspect breaks into a car and steals a stereo. The correct criminal offense to charge according to Mens rae and Actus reus is what?
- Burglary
- Breaking & Entering
- Either or the first and second
- Nothing
Correct Answer

A. Nothing

Explanation

The correct criminal offense to charge according to Mens rae and Actus reus is "Nothing" because the question states that the suspect breaks into a car and steals a stereo. However, burglary typically refers to the unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime. Breaking and entering also typically refers to the unlawful entry into a building. Since the suspect broke into a car, neither burglary nor breaking and entering would be the appropriate charges. Therefore, the correct answer is "Nothing."

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Scenario: Bubba is paid by Snickerdoodle to steal cars out of a shopping plaza and bring the cars to a chop shop where they are cut up for desirable parts. The particular cars stolen are Corvettes. If Bubba is charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle explain how the prosecution would have to first, prove "Mens rae" and then "Actus reus". Given examples of what you as an investigator would look for to make your case.

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ThEFT & Related Offenses

Mens rea is Latin for intent to commit a crime.

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Actus reus is Latin for the action or actual event of the offense.

The laudring of illicite funds is accomplished through __into a lawfully operating business, person, instituion or corporation.

In order for someone in Ohio to be charged with theft, they must steal the property from the owner and not the possessor.

In Ohio a homeowner is at work, and known to be at work, when a buglarer enters the home to steal a TV. Due to this knowledge the offender will be charged with what offense?

The initial key component of money laundering consists of what?

A seventeen auto shop student jumps over the fense to a closed junk yard to look for extra parts to a car he is building. He finds a particular tire he needs that has a replacement value of $80. He steals the tire. When caught he is charged with what offense?

A suspect breaks into a car and steals a stereo. The correct criminal offense to charge according to Mens rae and Actus reus is what?