Petit Larceny & Grand Larceny Laws in NY - Larceny Defense Attorney NYC

Описание: In New York, theft crimes are known as larceny. Larceny is defined in New York as intentionally and wrongfully taking the property of another for at least an extended period of time. Larceny is either a misdemeanor of felony depending on the value of the property taken or the kind of property, like credit cards or cars. In addition, larceny laws in New York encompass other crimes like extortion, embezzlement and larceny by trick, all of which are felonies.

The most common form of larceny charged in New York is Petit Larceny and involves shoplifting from a store, of course, allegedly so. Petit Larceny is a class A misdemeanor and it is uncommon for the charge to result in a criminal record. A defense attorney in New York is usually able to negotiate a plea bargain that will be non-criminal and eventually seal and may involve some community service.

In New York, another type of larceny is called Theft of Services, which is not paying for a meal or a ride in transportation, whether a taxi or a subway. Like Petit Larceny, Theft of Services is a class A misdemeanor. But if the person charged with Theft of Services does not have a criminal record then a defense attorney is usually able to negotiate a plea bargain that will be non-criminal and eventually seal and may involve paying restitution or some community service.

Felony larceny in New York is known as Grand Larceny and has four degrees. Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a class E felony, is charged when the property allegedly taken is worth between $1,000 and $3,000, is a credit or debit card, a car or motorcycle or if property of any value is taken from a person. Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, is charged when the property allegedly taken is worth between $3,000 and $50,000. Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, is charged when property allegedly taken is worth between $50,000 and $1,000,000. Grand Larceny in the First Degree, a class B felony, is charged when property allegedly taken is worth more than $1,000,000.

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