PFP 150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Pickpocketing, Personal Property, Larceny
Document Summary
Or stealing, which in common law was referred to as larceny, is the prototype of all property offences. The most prevalent crime in our society. Common law elements of theft as outlined in the ccc. With the intent to deprive the owner of the property permanently. The property crime rate in canada is almost four times the violent crime rate. Estimates from the 2009 gss victimization survey indicate that canadians were the victims if personal property theft at a rate of 108 per 1000. They take advantage of a chance to steal when little risk is involved. Amateurs work, go to school, have conventional friends, and find little support or approval for their criminal behaviour. The most common crimes committed by professional thieves are pickpocketing, shoplifting, forgery, confidence swindling and break and enter (burglary). The emergence of a more contemporary theft - one who is addicted to drugs and steals to support his/her habit.
