Compare and Contrast When comparing vandalism and larceny, both are criminal offenses. According to Worrall and Moore (2013), vandalism refers to defacing or damaging property, while larceny involves stealing someone's property. Moreover, larceny is the destruction or alteration of property. Next, trespassing and burglary are both criminal offenses that are unlawful entry onto someone else's property, but the severity and intent of each are not the same. This is because burglary is when someone enters a property with the aim of committing a crime (Worrall & Moore, 2013). Moreover, trespassing is going onto property that is not yours without prior approval from the property owner. Of the two, burglary is usually the most serious because the …show more content…
It is considered a form of theft and can result in severe legal consequences for the perpetrator. While all forms of larceny are wrong, it is difficult to determine which type of larceny is the worst. Grand larceny, however, is considered the most severe form of larceny since it involves the theft of high-value items or substantial sums of money (Reynolds, 2023). Grand larceny is a felony offense and can result in significant fines, imprisonment, and a permanent criminal record, which can affect a person's future prospects (Worrall & Moore, 2013). It is very important to recognize the severity of larceny crimes, and anyone caught committing such an offense should be held accountable for their actions in accordance with the law. However, breaking down offenses like extortion, embezzlement, false pretenses, forgery/ uttering, identity theft, intellectual theft, and receiving stolen property all are wrong and each has unique reasons as to why they are bad (Worrall & Moore, 2013). Moreover, I believe that grand larceny is considered to be one of the most serious theft crimes, as it involves the theft of high-value …show more content…
In terms of ranking, any type of fraud that results in the misuse of personal information for the perpetrator's personal gain or deception can be seen as a significant offense. While gambling is not regulated by federal law, states have their own laws for gambling, and in some states, it is legal to gamble while in others it is illegal. I do like to play the lottery every now and then, but this is considered gambling. Luckily, in Tennessee state, lottery is not illegal. Gambling can be addictive, so I think so long as gambling is regulated and only allowed in moderation it can be a fun thing for people and yet still be beneficial for the state. Gambling, like many other activities, has both advantages and disadvantages. While it can provide a fun and exciting experience, it can also lead to financial problems and addiction. Similarly, the topic of the legal drinking age is a highly debated issue. Some argue that the current age limit should be lowered to 18, while others believe that it should be raised. In my opinion, at the age of 18, individuals are not yet fully matured, and their brain development is not fully