Assign each student a different state to look up the specific criminal code for burglary and larceny. Write the exact statue for each offense. In addition to the element requirements, what are the penalties associated with each? Were the statues similar or different than what is presented in the textbook?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Answers will vary. Burglary is a crime of home, business, or other property in which the thief seeks to avoid contact with people during the commission of the crime. The elements for larceny-theft, according to the text, is the taking and carrying away of personal property of another without the consent with the intent to steal. Main purpose of this assignment is to get students familiar with researching criminal codes, disseminating the information, and being able to see the differences in the criminal codes across the states.

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