MPTC Criminal Law Practice Exam

Attempted larceny by check involves the intention to commit theft through the use of a check that the issuer knows cannot be honored—such as writing a check with insufficient funds. This demonstrates the requisite mens rea, or intent, to commit the crime of larceny. The act of providing a check while being aware that there are not enough funds to cover it indicates a clear intent to deceive the payee and unlawfully obtain goods or services, which fulfills the elements of an attempt at larceny.

When discussing the other options, obtaining cash through valid means does not imply any fraudulent intent and thus would not support a charge of attempted larceny. Concealing a check from law enforcement could imply some level of wrongdoing but does not directly connect to the act of attempting to commit larceny. Finally, working without intent to defraud indicates that there is no criminal mindset present, so it does not meet the conditions for attempted larceny by check.