RSO-RBC2 Study Guide 2026–2027 | Complete Questions,
Answers & Certification Exam Prep
1. What are the crime elements of theft (484(a))?: These are:
-The taking and
-carrying away of
-personal property of another
-w/o consent
-with intent to permanently deprive the owner.
***However, not all thefts require "intent to permanently deprive" (i.e. 503 and 10851).
2. What are the crime elements of 602?: These are:
-Willful entry: intentionally entered or remained on the property
-Without consent: entered w/o permission from the owner, agent, or authorized person
-Interference: intended to or did interfere with the property rights of another person
3. What is the difference between real property and personal property?: Real
property: land and immovable property, aflxed to or growing from that land (AKA: real estate).
Personal property: any movable object(s) owned by an individual.
4. What is the importance of control in thefts?: Theft requires that property that is taken be
under the control of the person it was stolen from, not necessarily the owner of the property, and that control is
transferred to the thief.
-For the purposes of grand theft person, requires that the object must be held, carried, or otherwise on the victim's
person, not just in immediate presence. 487 is a felony and requires property be greater than $950. If it is less than
$950 it is a misdemeanor.
5. What does the 484 (e-j) penal code deal with?: This is related to misuse of access cards (ATM,
Debit, Credit). There are several subsections that specify selling, transferring, stealing, altering, forging, possessing
with intent to sell, etc of access cards. If its value is above $950 its a F and under $950 is an M.
6. What are the crime elements of 10851 (stolen vehicle)?: These are:
-The driving or taking of
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,-a vehicle not the person's own
-w/o consent
-with intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the owner
-of title or possession of such vehicle.
This is a felony.
7. What is the difference between 487 and 10851?: A person being arrested for 10851
must have driven or taken the vehicle on a permanent or temporary basis. However, if the suspect's intent was to
permanently deprive the owner, it would be 487.
Ex's:
A man picked up his gf in a car he had stolen. He bragged to her how easy it was to steal the car. They took turns
driving the car around until it ran out of gas and then they abandoned it. Both are guilty of 10851 since they both
drove the car with intent to temporarily deprive, even if the gf did not take the car.
A man took a motor home that was idling in a rest area. He took it to his friend's "chop shop" where they dismantled
the vehicle for its parts. This man was guilty of 487 as he took the vehicle and his intent was permanent deprivation.
8. What are some common instances of a car mistakenly being reported as
stolen?: It was:
-"Borrowed" by family members w/o the permission of the owners.
-Used by another and the owners have forgotten that they gave permission.
-Taken in conjunction with domestic disputes.
-Repossessed by lending institutes w/o warning.
-In storage or impounded/misplaced.
9. What are some common characteristics indicating a car may be stolen?: -Ve-
hicle parked illegally or in 1 location for long periods of time.
-Poorly attached or no license plates
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-Clean license plates or tags on a dirty vehicle
-DMV registration shows salvage history, but the
vehicle shows no signs of the same
-Broken side or vent windows
-Missing or scratched door locks
-Damaged steering column
-Missing or altered VIN (17 digits)
-Electronic equipment missing from the dashboard
-Exterior damage that appears to be recent
-Stripped vehicle
-Vehicle being operated w/o a key in the ignition
-Suspicious behavior of driver
10. How should LE handle a recovered stolen vehicle?: These are a form of physical evidence
and should be preserved as a crime scene. Care should be taken to preserve latent fingerprints and other forms of
trace/transfer evidence. Vehicles may also contain other items or belongings left behind by the suspect(s).
-Also, by attempting to identify a specific MO, it may be possible to link a suspect to a particular stolen vehicle.
11. What are the crime elements of 537 (defrauding an innkeeper)?: These are:
-The obtaining of
-food, services, or accommodations
-at a designated facility w/o paying
-with intent to defraud the proprietor or manager.
This is a M, unless the value of the service is over $950 then it's a F.
12. What are the crime elements of 459 (burglary)?: These are:
-The entry to a building or Specified Structure
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-with the intent to commit theft or any felony
This is a felony and the entry doesn't have to be forced as long as the unlawful intent is present.
For example, entry into a store during the day while it is open to the public still counts because the intent was to go
in and commit theft. Also, the entry doesn't have to be by the burglar's person; simply breaking the plane of the door
with an arm is suflcient. The crime is complete upon entry. Even if the intended theft or felony cannot be completed.
13. What are the crime elements of 459.5 (shoplifting)?: These are:
-The entry to a commercial establishment
-with the intent to commit larceny
-during regular business hours
-the value of the property to be taken or intended to be does not exceed $950.
This is a misdemeanor.
14. What are the crime elements of 466 (possession of burglary tools)?: These are:
-The possession of certain tools (lock pick, tension pliers, slim jim, etc.)
-knowingly making, altering, or attempting to make a key or other
instrument to fit or open the lock of a building without legal request
-with the intent to break or enter into any Specified Structure
-for the purpose of committing any misdemeanor or felony.
This is a misdemeanor.
15. What information should LE provide victims of 459 PC with?: This should include:
-A description of any necessary follow-up procedures that will take place at a later time.
-A method to reach the primary investigating oflcer if the individual discovers more stolen items or info.
Answers & Certification Exam Prep
1. What are the crime elements of theft (484(a))?: These are:
-The taking and
-carrying away of
-personal property of another
-w/o consent
-with intent to permanently deprive the owner.
***However, not all thefts require "intent to permanently deprive" (i.e. 503 and 10851).
2. What are the crime elements of 602?: These are:
-Willful entry: intentionally entered or remained on the property
-Without consent: entered w/o permission from the owner, agent, or authorized person
-Interference: intended to or did interfere with the property rights of another person
3. What is the difference between real property and personal property?: Real
property: land and immovable property, aflxed to or growing from that land (AKA: real estate).
Personal property: any movable object(s) owned by an individual.
4. What is the importance of control in thefts?: Theft requires that property that is taken be
under the control of the person it was stolen from, not necessarily the owner of the property, and that control is
transferred to the thief.
-For the purposes of grand theft person, requires that the object must be held, carried, or otherwise on the victim's
person, not just in immediate presence. 487 is a felony and requires property be greater than $950. If it is less than
$950 it is a misdemeanor.
5. What does the 484 (e-j) penal code deal with?: This is related to misuse of access cards (ATM,
Debit, Credit). There are several subsections that specify selling, transferring, stealing, altering, forging, possessing
with intent to sell, etc of access cards. If its value is above $950 its a F and under $950 is an M.
6. What are the crime elements of 10851 (stolen vehicle)?: These are:
-The driving or taking of
1
,-a vehicle not the person's own
-w/o consent
-with intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the owner
-of title or possession of such vehicle.
This is a felony.
7. What is the difference between 487 and 10851?: A person being arrested for 10851
must have driven or taken the vehicle on a permanent or temporary basis. However, if the suspect's intent was to
permanently deprive the owner, it would be 487.
Ex's:
A man picked up his gf in a car he had stolen. He bragged to her how easy it was to steal the car. They took turns
driving the car around until it ran out of gas and then they abandoned it. Both are guilty of 10851 since they both
drove the car with intent to temporarily deprive, even if the gf did not take the car.
A man took a motor home that was idling in a rest area. He took it to his friend's "chop shop" where they dismantled
the vehicle for its parts. This man was guilty of 487 as he took the vehicle and his intent was permanent deprivation.
8. What are some common instances of a car mistakenly being reported as
stolen?: It was:
-"Borrowed" by family members w/o the permission of the owners.
-Used by another and the owners have forgotten that they gave permission.
-Taken in conjunction with domestic disputes.
-Repossessed by lending institutes w/o warning.
-In storage or impounded/misplaced.
9. What are some common characteristics indicating a car may be stolen?: -Ve-
hicle parked illegally or in 1 location for long periods of time.
-Poorly attached or no license plates
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-Clean license plates or tags on a dirty vehicle
-DMV registration shows salvage history, but the
vehicle shows no signs of the same
-Broken side or vent windows
-Missing or scratched door locks
-Damaged steering column
-Missing or altered VIN (17 digits)
-Electronic equipment missing from the dashboard
-Exterior damage that appears to be recent
-Stripped vehicle
-Vehicle being operated w/o a key in the ignition
-Suspicious behavior of driver
10. How should LE handle a recovered stolen vehicle?: These are a form of physical evidence
and should be preserved as a crime scene. Care should be taken to preserve latent fingerprints and other forms of
trace/transfer evidence. Vehicles may also contain other items or belongings left behind by the suspect(s).
-Also, by attempting to identify a specific MO, it may be possible to link a suspect to a particular stolen vehicle.
11. What are the crime elements of 537 (defrauding an innkeeper)?: These are:
-The obtaining of
-food, services, or accommodations
-at a designated facility w/o paying
-with intent to defraud the proprietor or manager.
This is a M, unless the value of the service is over $950 then it's a F.
12. What are the crime elements of 459 (burglary)?: These are:
-The entry to a building or Specified Structure
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-with the intent to commit theft or any felony
This is a felony and the entry doesn't have to be forced as long as the unlawful intent is present.
For example, entry into a store during the day while it is open to the public still counts because the intent was to go
in and commit theft. Also, the entry doesn't have to be by the burglar's person; simply breaking the plane of the door
with an arm is suflcient. The crime is complete upon entry. Even if the intended theft or felony cannot be completed.
13. What are the crime elements of 459.5 (shoplifting)?: These are:
-The entry to a commercial establishment
-with the intent to commit larceny
-during regular business hours
-the value of the property to be taken or intended to be does not exceed $950.
This is a misdemeanor.
14. What are the crime elements of 466 (possession of burglary tools)?: These are:
-The possession of certain tools (lock pick, tension pliers, slim jim, etc.)
-knowingly making, altering, or attempting to make a key or other
instrument to fit or open the lock of a building without legal request
-with the intent to break or enter into any Specified Structure
-for the purpose of committing any misdemeanor or felony.
This is a misdemeanor.
15. What information should LE provide victims of 459 PC with?: This should include:
-A description of any necessary follow-up procedures that will take place at a later time.
-A method to reach the primary investigating oflcer if the individual discovers more stolen items or info.
