What is a key aspect of 'larceny by trick'?

Larceny by trick occurs when an individual gains possession of someone else's property through deception or false pretenses, but without an intent to permanently deprive the owner of that property at the moment of obtaining it.

The correct answer highlights that for larceny by trick, there is a focus on the conversion aspect—meaning the defendant must take the property from its owner, often having misled them in such a way as to obtain possession under false pretenses. Even though the possession was gained through deceit, the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property can develop later when the defendant decides to convert the property for personal use.

In relation to the other answer choices, the requirement for intent to steal to be proven directly does not align with how larceny by trick typically operates; the intention to steal upon acquiring possession may manifest later. Additionally, the fraud occurring after obtaining the property does not accurately apply to larceny by trick, as the trick or misrepresentation needs to happen at the time of acquisition to establish the offense. Lastly, while the property must have been entrusted in cases of lawful possession, that doesn't capture the essence of larceny by trick, which focuses on the deceptive means employed to gain that possession in the