Exam 14: Property Crime

Burglary statutes are

More women commit arson than men.

The "salami technique" refers to a method used to print counterfeit money.

A person cannot commit forgery without uttering.

What is uttering?

______ is defined as the obtaining of money or property of another through deceptive practices.

Professional auto thieves who steal cars for specific customers are known as

What demographic accounts for over 43% of arson cases?

Price gouging is an example of fraud.

In order to be defined as burglary in the present day, a crime must

Which of the following characteristics represent the typical burglar?

Arsons are disproportionately committed by juveniles.

A potential burglar notices a house in the country that appears to have a side door that is partially obscured from street view by shrubs and bushes.These details would factor into the offender's assessment of

What is the most common form of larceny/theft in the United States?

The high recovery rate of stolen vehicles indicates that most motor vehicle thefts are for expressive rather than financial reasons.

Describe the "salami technique."

The vast majority of crimes committed in the United States are property, not violent, crimes.

Banks have long been embezzlement targets, but the advent of computers has made it both easier to commit and more lucrative.

Which of the following is an example of uttering?

______ is the most common property crime in the United States.