CPD EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

Robbery - -contains an element of force that Theft does not -force or threat of force is used to take property from person or presence of person *When you read the scenario think about whether or not the victim thought harm would come to him if he did not give up the property. If they did, then Robbery is the better charge* If the victim perceives because of the offender's words or actions, at the time of the robbery, that the offender has a dangerous weapon, but the offender does not in fact have a dangerous weapon, what charge applies? - Agg Robbery For Armed Robbery to apply, the offender must have what? - A dangerous weapon A man on the street grabs a woman's purse. The woman holds on to the purse as the man pulls her to the ground. The man escapes with the purse. The woman suffers minor injuries. Offense: - Robbery A woman approaches a man and says, "I have a gun. Give me all your money or I will kill you." The man, believing that the woman has a gun, gives her his money. She does not in fact have a gun. Offense: - Agg Robbery A man approaches a woman and says, "Give me all your money or I will kill you." The woman gives the man all of her money. When he is apprehended minutes later after an immediate chase, a gun is found in the waistband of the offender. Offense: - Armed Robbery What are the elements of a burglary? - -ENTERS OR REMAINS-INTENT TO COMMIT A FELONY OR THEFT WITHIN Need a person commit theft in order for burglary to be complete? - NO At 3:00 a.m. one morning, Mac sneaks into and hides in an office building. He intends to wait in the office until the following morning, at which time he intends to shoot and kill one of the employees. What offense? - Burglary A woman calls the police complaining that a stranger is on her yacht at Diversey Harbor. (She does not live on the yacht.) When the police arrive at the yacht, they find the offender gathering the belongings of the woman, preparing to steal them. What is the charge? - Burglary Moe enters a house, without any permission from the owner. He does this because he intends to steal any money he can find in the house. What offense has he committed? - Residential Burglary Moe enters a house, without any permission from the owner. He does this because he is homeless and wants a warm place to sleep. What offense has he committed? - Criminal Trespass to Residence To charge someone with "Possession of Burglary Tools," in addition to possessing any tool "suitable for use in breaking into" the places described, probable cause for what mental state must exist? - Intent "Vehicular Invasion" covers what is commonly described as the "smash and grab." What element is similar to Robbery? What element is similar to Burglary? Is it required that the vehicle be occupied? - 1- intent 2- entering or remaining3-yes Robber of a vehicle? - Vehicular Hijacking