Theft Act 1968

Petty Theft: Joe walks into a well-established electronics store. He walks around for a while, then decides to take a few inexpensive electronics without paying for them. He ends up stealing about $200 worth of items. The theft is documented on the security camera and Joe is caught. He is charged with petty theft, which is a misdemeanor and can result in up to a year in jail. How wrong were Joe's actions? _____ (1 = extremely immoral; 7 = perfectly okay) How extreme should the punishment be…

Summer Assignment Aim:- Crime Scene Investigation Crime Scene Investigation Crime:- It is an action which constitutes a offense and is punishable by law. Crime Scene:- It is define as the place where the crime has been commited. Crime scene are of 3 types: -Indoor:- When crime take place inside a room. -Outdoor:- When crime take place in a open space. -Mobile:- When crime take place in a vehicle. Actions taken at a crime scene can play a…

Tina exits the train at the Federal Triangle metro stop and walks to work. She is an agent at the IRS who investigates tax fraud. But most days Tina is concerned with a different kind of investigation, one involving her brother who has been in jail for five years because of drug possession charges. Tina believes that her brother was wrongly convicted, and she has been trying find a way to have his trial over turned. The arrest and conviction of Tina's brother, Daniel weighs heavy on her mind.…

Corrupt Political Leader: Randy “Duke” Cunningham Many political leaders find themselves drowned in responsibilities and pressure from society. When encountering these factors, they usually become corrupt causing them to do whatever it takes to become successful even if it means being dishonest. In fact, this was the case for Randy Cunningham, commonly referred to as Duke Cunningham.. Duke Cunningham was a “decorated” naval pilot during the Vietnam War ("Randy"). After retiring from the…

A believable character is one who exhibits similar behavior that is found in reality. Jimmy Valentine, the antihero in the short story, “A Retrieved Reformation”, is a truly realistic person. The fact that he is determined proves that he acts similar to a genuine human being. Subsequently, the traits of being skillful and secretive result in him being lifelike. It is through the development of these attributes within the story that the reader is able to identify him as authentic. One of Jimmy…

numerous bosses and their workplace, plan their revenge by uploading a computer virus that is supposed to skim pennies at a time on every deposit the company makes. Michael, the software engineer who developed the program, tells Peter and Samir that the “theft will be so gradual that it will take years before it’s even noticed” (Riedel, Rappaport, Rotenburg, & Judge, 2005). Much to their surprise the next day, the workers end up with much more than they planned, stealing $305,326.13. Michael…

Pierce’s buck cabby, Barlow, “had worked for [him] for 5 years” when the planning of the train theft began (Chrichton 67). Also, “it’s two years gone”since Pierce last saw Agar, which insinuates that Pierce participated in criminal acts with Agar at least two years prior (Chrichton 9). The fact that Pierce had been involved in crime for so many years and with so many people reveals that what Pierce was up to was…

a criminal act that is less serious than a third degree felony, but more significant than a petty misdemeanor. This crime can include a consequential punishment of 30 days (maximum) in jail. An example of this type of crime is assaulting a police officer, shoplifting, or simple assault. A traffic citation is an example of a petty misdemeanor. A petty misdemeanor can result in jail time of less than 30…

This case was about Emanuel Balestrero. He was a musician who loved to play the string bass. Balestrero would play in many dance bands on Broadway. With his outstanding work ethic Balestrero was not only a religious man, he was also into horse betting, and maintaining his finances. Emanuel had good credit and in times of struggle he would go to the distance to make sure his family was secure. Unfortunately for Emanuel he would later find himself involved in a series of hold ups in his…

Robbery is a crime that has a long history and difficult to prevent and prosecute. It is a serious crime and can happen to anyone. Every day there are people who experience something valuable taken from them and have that feeling of vulnerability. Even though it is difficult to completely prevent a robbery, law enforcement is continuing to try and improve the security of an individual or company’s property. Citizen reports are essential for policing efforts in stopping robberies. Police…