1. Chapter 10 – Crimes Against Property
Crimes against property include crimes in which property is destroyed (like arson and vandalism) and crimes in which property is stolen or taken against the will of the owner. (such as robbery and embezzlement)

2. Arson Arson is the willful burning of another’s person’s property.
Even if you own the building or property, it is unlawful for you to “burn it down”.
Setting fire to a building with the intent to defraud the insurance company is illegal also.
In 1996 the Church Arson Prevention Act was passed

3. Vandalism
Vandalism is the willful destruction of or damage to, the property of another.
This crime cost all of us millions of dollars per year.
Examples of vandalism
Depending upon the damage, it can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony

4. Embezzlement
Embezzlement is the unlawful taking of property by someone to whom it was entrusted.
Example - bank tellers who take money out of their drawer

5. Larceny
Larceny is the unlawful taking, and carrying away of the property of another with the intent to steal it.
Theft (Shoplifting, Auto Theft)
In most states, it is separated into two categories:
Grand Larceny – valued over $100
Petty Larceny – valued under $100

6. Burglary
Burglary is the unauthorized entry into any structure with the intent to commit a crime, regardless of the time of day.

7. Robbery
Robbery is the unlawful taking of property from a person’s immediate possession by force or intimidation.
Robbery is almost always a felony, but most states have stricter penalties for armed robbery
The difference between robbery and larceny/burglary is the potential or act of force.

8. Extortion
Extortion is the use of threats to obtain the property of another.
Usually called “blackmail”
Ex: A person threatens to harm you unless you give them $1,000,000

9. Extortion
Blackmail

10. Forgery
Forgery is a crime in which a person makes or alters a writing or document with intent to take advantage of someone/thing.
Includes signing, without permission, the name of another person to a check or other document.

11. Cybercrime Used in crimes against the person and against property
Examples:
Theft
Stalking
Viruses
Identity Theft
Music Piracy
Cyber-based Terrorism