Kevin Whalling, Chief Counsel for the Whalling Law Group, PLLC, has been hired to act as defense counsel for Mr. Bill Carson.

Mr. Carson was arrested recently by the Phoenix Police Department for armed robbery. While a customer of a local convenience store was attempting to get back into her vehicle, Mr. Carson threatened the customer with a revolver, stating that he would shoot her unless she gave Mr. Carson her purse and wallet. Mr. Carson fled on foot and was quickly caught by patrolling police officers.

Because Mr. Whalling normally practices property and maritime law, he would like you to prepare a Memorandum of Law addressing personal property crimes.

Answer the questions below!

Subject: [Name of Assignment - Client Name]

Issue

1. In a short one or two sentence statement, provide what the issue is for Mr. Whalling.

Facts

2. Differentiate between the different types of theft crimes, including larceny, robbery, embezzlement false pretenses and larceny by trick. 2) Determine and explain why personal property crimes are punishable in society. 3) Provide examples of defenses to personal property crimes.

Discussion

3. Applying the facts, determine under Arizona State law what statute Mr. Carson violated, what classification is provided for Mr. Carson's crime and what defenses may be available for Mr. Carson.

Conclusion

4. Provide a conclusion concerning what will be Mr. Carson's likely punishment if Mr. Whalling cannot have the case dismissed, have Mr. Carson acquitted, or plea to a lesser charge.