stealing property that is in your possession

(has been given to you)

usually involves a position of trust 

fiduciary relationship

misrepresentation of oneself in order to get something

-obtained through deceit

false pretences: simple, doesn't have advanced plan

fraud: extensive coordinated plan; schemes

breaking and entering

-sirrepticiously: entering legally but secretly remaining

there's a difference between burglaring a dwelling and burglaring a commercial facility

attendant circumstances:

intent to commit felony

dangerous weapon (clear intent to commit felony)

day vs. night

larceny/theft

unlawful taking of property of another with intent to deprive them of ownership

-mens rea: intent to steal or deprive ownership

-actus reus: trespassory taking and asportation(taking away by movement)

malicious burning of a dwelling - within curtilage (boundaries of property)

-does not require flames, charring is sufficient

-can include felony murder

-different punishment for dwellings and commercial facilities

purchase of stolen property

you should have known it was stolen 

attendant circumstances:

-use of excessive secrecy

-price: serious discounting

-availablity of product (lack of)