Larceny Defense Attorney in New York, NY

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Common Types of Larceny in New York

Though we have all heard the term larceny in popular crime dramas and movies, many do not know exactly what the term means. In general, larceny refers to any time a person intends to misappropriate the property of another and “wrongfully takes, obtains, or withholds such property from an owner thereof” (S 155.05).

Common forms and instances of larceny include:

• Acquiring lost property
• Acquiring stolen property
• Acquiring property by false pretenses
• Tricking another person out of his property
• Embezzlement
• Extortion

New York Larceny Penalties

Larceny charges carry a wide variety of possible penalties, which mostly depend on the type of larceny involved and the value of the property which was misappropriated.

Larceny penalties include:

• “A” misdemeanor which are punishable by up to one year in jail, but may involve possible alternate sentencing to allow the defendant to potentially avoid jail time altogether. Most low level shoplifting would fall into this category.
• “E” felonies which are punishable by up to 1 1/3 to four years in prison. First time offenders do not face a minimum sentence. Alternate sentences are possible. An example of this class of crime is most credit card theft.
• “D” felonies which are punishable by up to 2 1/3 to seven years in prison. First time offenders do not face a minimum sentence. Alternate sentences are possible. An example of this class of crime is embezzlement over $3,000 but under $50,000.
• “C” felonies which are punishable by up to five to fifteen years in prison. First time offenders do not face a minimum sentence. Alternate sentences are possible. An example of this class of crime is embezzlement between $50,000 and $1 million.
• “B” felonies which are punishable by a minimum of three years in prison and up to eight and one third to twenty-five years. First time offenders do face minimum sentences. An example of this class of crime is mortgage fraud in the first degree.

When Does Larceny Become Grand Larceny in New York?

In New York, a larceny charge may become grand larceny when the value of the stolen property exceeds $1,000. Additionally, the alleged offender must have the intent to permanently deprive another of the property in order for a charge to qualify as grand larceny. Depending on the value of the stolen item and other factors, grand larceny can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor offense.

Contact Goldberger & Dubin, P.C. for Your Larceny Defense

If you are facing any kind of larceny charge, you should take your criminal defense very seriously. Not only may you face significant jail time for more serious offenses, but even a conviction of a lesser offense could have significant repercussions for your work and social prospects. At Goldberger & Dubin, P.C., our skilled New York criminal defense lawyers will relentlessly pursue the best possible outcome on your behalf and make sure that your constitutional rights are upheld.

If you have been arrested and charged with larceny, call our offices immediately. To better help us understand the details of your situation, we offer free case evaluations. Call (646) 681-5997 today!