1. Crimes Against Property

2. Two Major Types: Crimes in which property is destroyed. Crimes in which property is stolen.

3. Arson Willful and malicious burning of a person’s property. – 1 st Degree (Dwelling is occupied) Class D Felony – 2 nd Degree (Dwelling was unoccupied) Class G Felony Public Building (Courthouse, school etc.)Class F Felony

4. What is a “dwelling”? Any home or building, including recreational vehicles and mobile homes.

5. More Arson crimes Arson for the purpose to collect insurance (Class H Felony) Firefighter is injured while discharging arson (Class C Felony) Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996: helps prosecutors deal with racially motivated arson

6. Vandalism Willful destruction of, or damage to, the property of another. – Damage more than $5,000 is a Class H Felony

7. Cave Protection Act Break, Carve, destroy of minerals etc. is punishable by a class 3 misdemeanor.

8. Larceny The unlawful taking and carrying away of the property of another person with intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. – Defendant has permission to be at location

9. Classifications of Larceny Any item more than $1,000 (Class H Felony) Any item less than $1,000 (Class 1 misdemeanor) From a Store (Class H Felony) if: – Total amount is more than $200 & sign is posted – Destroying anti-theft device – False barcode or posted price – Infant formula more than $100

10. Concealment Definition: Attempting to Shoplift. Using the reading of the general statute, answer the following questions: (a)Definition of Concealment (c) Can a store employee that detains a possible shoplifter be sued? What if the detainee is under 18? (d) What is “switching price tags”? (d1) Why would someone have an “aluminum-lined” purse? What is the punishment? (e) How can a defendant be forgiven of their first concealment charges?

11. Burglary (Breaking & Entering) The unauthorized entry into any structure with the intent to commit a crime, regardless of the time of day. – Includes cars – Most Commonly Stolen Cars Most Commonly Stolen Cars

12. Burglary Classifications 1 st Degree: Dwelling is occupied (Class D Felony) 2 nd Degree: Dwelling is unoccupied (Class G Felony)

13. Use of force to protect private property N.C. residents can use “force” to defend property, but can only use “ deadly force” the threat of death is present

14. Larceny: N.C. General Statutes While reading each statute, write the number, stolen item (or condition) and punishment