Gary runs a fencing operation in the city of Dallas. He specializes in jewelry and watches. He recently received $5 million worth of diamonds stolen from an overseas shipment from Africa

Question

Because of the dollar value of the items Gary fences he rubs elbows with numerous affluent members of Dallas. Therefore, he has the opportunity to gain information about illegal acts committed my many of these rich acquaintances. As a result Gary is able to secure a tidy income simply by threatening to reveal their dirty, dark secrets. Additionally, Gary has planted one of his associates inside the federal copyright office. When Gary receives information that a major copyright is passing through the office, he pays the associate to place Gary's name on the copyright. What crimes has Gary committed? What elements of those crimes apply to this scenario?

Answer 1

Larceny, receiving stolen property, crime of extortion, crime of embezzlement, and theft of intellectual property.
Objective:
Objective 11.1 Larceny
• Identify the elements of larceny.
• Summarize the legal issues/complications that can come up during a larceny prosecution.
Objective 11.2 Receiving stolen property, Extortion, and Embezzlement
• Describe the crime of receiving stolen property.
• Describe the crime of extortion.
• Describe the crime of embezzlement.
Objective 11.3 False Pretenses, Forgery/Uttering, and Emerging Theft Offenses
• Summarize the elements of false pretenses and forgery/uttering.
• Compare and contrast identity theft and theft of intellectual property.
• Explain the reasons for the consolidation of theft crimes.
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