If you withhold property or deprive property from another and in doing so wrongfully take that property, regardless of its nature, you have committed a larceny in New York. As noted above, larceny and theft may be in the form an Embezzlement , Extortion , shoplift , trick or any other scheme.
In non-legal terms, a criminal lawyer will tell you that if you steal something that is not yours, it is likely that you have committed either a Petit Larceny NY PL What "kicks up" the crime from a misdemeanor Petit Larceny to a felony Grand Larceny is the value of the property allegedly stolen.
If it is ascertainable, the value of the property stolen in a Grand Larceny or Petit Larceny scheme is deemed the market value of that property. If that is not capable of being determined, then that value is the replacement value. Beyond these means, the law, pursuant to New York Penal Law Because value is directly related to any possible charges in an arrest or indictment, should value be an issue in your case, consult with counsel who may be able to challenge the legal basis of the valuation and subsequently the larceny charges against you.
Both Petit Larceny and Grand Larceny are crimes of "moral turpitude" that can have devastating impact to your life well beyond your time spent in a criminal court and linger for years after you last saw a judge. As New York criminal lawyers and former Manhattan prosecutors who have both defended and prosecuted those accused of larceny crimes, the attorneys at Crotty Saland PC have the experience, knowledge and tenacity to help move you past a theft allegation.
Below is a summary of Felony Theft Classifications:. If you face any type theft charges, especially if it is a felony, you should consult an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss your matter and options for defense. The most effective way to utilize any defenses for your charges is to retain legal representation by a private practice who frequently defends felony theft charges.
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