Property Crimes - Law Learn

Theft Overview

Theft Overview The term theft is used widely to refer to crimes involving the taking...

Larceny Definition

Larceny Definition Larceny is what most people think of as common theft - the taking...

Burglary Overview

Burglary Overview Burglary is typically defined as the unlawful entry into almost any structure (not...

Robbery Overview

Robbery Overview Essentially, robbery is theft accomplished by violence or the threat of it. Unlike...

Shoplifting

Shoplifting "Shoplifting" generally refers to the theft of merchandise from a store or place of...

Arson

Arson Arson is defined as the willful and malicious burning or charring of property. There...

Vandalism

Vandalism Vandalism laws are designed to prohibit conduct that has the potential to cost states...