Street Law Chapter 10: Crimes Against Property
Name____________________
Answer the following questions as you read through chapter 10 of your Street Law text.
1. According to the book, there are two categories of property crimes. List them. (2)
2. Why has the number of property crimes fallen in recent years? (1)
3. Define each of the following property crimes: (10)
arson –
vandalism –
larceny –
embezzlement –
robbery –
extortion –
burglary –
forgery –
receiving stolen property –
unauthorized use of a vehicle -
4. Fill in the table below showing the two MAIN categories of property crimes (question
#1) and the specific examples of each categories from the crimes you defines in
question #3. (12)
Category of Property Crime
5. How does the value of property stolen or received affect the charge for a property
crime? (1)
6. According to the information provided from the text, list 4 things that are considered
computer crimes. (4)
7. What is the difference between a computer “hacker” and a computer “cracker”? (1)
8. What are “sniffers” and how are they used to commit a computer crime? (2)