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larceny by trick

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A quick definition of larceny by trick:

Term: Larceny by Trick

Definition: Larceny is when someone takes something that doesn't belong to them with the intention of keeping it. Larceny by trick is when someone tricks another person into giving them something, but they don't actually own it. This happens when the person lies to get the item, and they only get to keep it temporarily.

A more thorough explanation:

Under common law, larceny is the act of taking and carrying away someone else's personal property without their permission and with the intent to steal it. However, larceny by trick is different because the person who commits this crime only gains possession of the property, not ownership. This is because they use deceit or a false statement to obtain the property from the victim.

  • A man tells his neighbor that he needs to borrow his lawnmower to mow his own lawn. The neighbor agrees and lends him the lawnmower. However, the man never returns the lawnmower and the neighbor realizes he was tricked into giving it away.
  • A woman pretends to be a charity worker and goes door-to-door collecting donations. She tells people that the money will go towards helping sick children. However, she keeps the money for herself and never donates it to any charity.

These examples illustrate larceny by trick because the person committing the crime used deceitful tactics to obtain the property or money from the victim. In both cases, the victim believed they were helping someone in need or lending their property for a good cause, but instead, they were tricked into giving it away.

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