Larceny, which is the theft of personal property, is divided into several different categories in New York. The category within which a larceny charge falls depends upon the type of property involved, its value, and where or from whom it’s taken. In New York, larceny is categorized as follows:
Petit Larceny
Petit larceny is the theft of property valued at less than $1,000. Petit larceny is a class A misdemeanor. Conviction of this crime can result in up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Grand Larceny
Grand Larceny is a more serious form of theft than petit larceny. New York classifies grand larceny as follows:
- First Degree Grand Larceny– First-degree grand larceny is the theft of property or services valued at over one million dollars. First-degree grand larceny is a class B felony. Conviction of this crime can result in a prison sentence of up to 25 years and a fine of up to $30,000.
- Second Degree Grand Larceny – Second-degree grand larceny is the theft of property or services valued at over $50,000. Second-degree grand larceny is a class C felony. Conviction of this crime can result in a prison sentence of up to 15 years and a fine of up to $15,000.
- Third Degree Grand Larceny – Third-degree grand larceny is the theft of property or services valued at over $3,000. Second-degree grand larceny is a class D felony. Conviction of this crime can result in a prison sentence of up to seven years and a fine of up to twice the amount of the value of the property or services stolen.
- Fourth Degree Grand Larceny – Fourth-degree grand larceny is the theft of property or services valued at over $1,000. Fourth-degree grand larceny is a class E felony. Conviction of this crime can result in a prison sentence of up to four years and a fine of up to twice the amount of the value of the property or services stolen.
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