CRJ 301 Module 4 Directions: Answer the questions below. Your written responses should be at least..

CRJ 301 Module 4

Directions:Answer the questions below.  Your written responses should be at least one half of one page in length and should utilize APA guidelines for formatting and citations.  Please cite examples from the textbook, when applicable.

 

 

 

1.      The word “theft” in its broadest sense describes many forms of criminal conduct. Write an essay on the things that make theft a crime including special attention given to the concept of “ownership.”

 

 

 

2.      Theft must be committed by one who does not have possession against one who does have possession to constitute larceny. Describe the law and/or statutes that recognized that a man can be convicted of theft of personal property from his wife (married women’s property acts).

 

 

 

3.      Al goes to an illegal casino. He gambles and loses heavily. He then pulls a gun and recaptures the money lost to illegal gambling. He is arrested and charged with robbery. Is he guilty? Why or why not?

 

 

 

4.      Outline the elements of the “self-help doctrine”. Give examples in your essay on the self-help doctrine and how it affects life situations.

 

 

 

5.      Please discuss the elements of the crime of burglary in depth (please refer to list below).  How does your state define the crime of burglary?

 the breakingthe enteringthe dwelling houseanother personthe nighttimethe intent to commit a felony

 

 

 

 

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TheftThe word “theft” in its broadest sense describes many forms of criminal conduct. Write an essay on the things that make theft a crime including special attention given to the concept of “ownership.”

Theft is the act through which a person steals an item that does not belong to him or her. The thief has no ownership or claim to the item but because of malice or jealousy he or she decides to take the item and keep for himself or herself. It is a criminal offense because the act results in one party being hurt or not liking what….

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