LARCENY

FRUNZ CRISTINA
Larceny is the wrongful taking of money or personal property belonging to
someone else.

WHAT IS LARCENY ?
WHAT IS CASH LARCENY?
Definition:
Intentional taking
Of employers cash
Without employers consent
Cash includes currency and
checks
Variations of larceny include:
robbery,
and burglary.
Other types of larceny include:
shoplifting ,
pickpocketing,
and purse snatching .
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF
LARCENY?


BURGLARY IS ALWAYS A FELONY?
Larceny may be either a felony or a misdemeanor.
The classification is determined by the value o the property stolen and the circumstances
surrounding the act. However , burglary is always a felony .
In addition , if the burglar sells the stolen goods, he is guilty of two crimes -
burglary and sells stolen property



Types of larceny include grand larceny, petit larceny, and larceny by deception.
Grand larceny involves the theft of property that is over a certain price range.
Petit larceny is theft of property under a certain monetary value. Larceny by
deception happens when the victim is duped into giving up possession of the
property.

TYPES OF LARCENY
Cases of larceny usually have to prove intent as well. Intent is the pre-formed
planning of the taking of property. The primary focus of the intent of the
person committing larceny is to deprive the other person of their property
forever. This intent must be present regardless of whether the person
committing larceny gained from the taking of the property or not.
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The motivations for all forms of theft may seem pretty clear cut. Those that
steal are thought to doing it because they are in desperate need of money to
survive, they need money to support a drug, alcohol or gambling addiction or
they have made the unconventional career choice to steal as a living. While
these motivations are characteristic of many thieves, there are reasons that
fuel their crimes besides financial gain or greed.

THE MOTIVATIONS
For some who engage in any criminal activity, whether it be property or
violent crime, they do so because they get a rush or a thrill out of engaging in
risky behavior.
THE MOTIVATIONS
Other top motivations for committing burglary, robbery and larceny are when
a seemingly easy opportunity presents itself, a feeling of power (such as in a
stickup robbery), a sense of status and a loss of control (perhaps due to a
mental breakdown, drugs or alcohol).
THE MOTIVATIONS
PROPERTY CRIME
Larceny dropped 18 precent in 2010
between 2008
Some defenses may be available for a defendant who is facing larceny charges.
These may include intoxication, duress, necessity, consent, and self-defense.
The availability of such defenses will of course depend on the individual
circumstasnces in each trial. Due to the complexity of raising such defenses,
its usually necessary to work closely with a criminal lawyer during trial.

ARE THERE ANY DEFENSES TO
LARCENY CHARGES?
While technically not a defense, the defendant may also have some alternative
sentencing options available to them. For example, instead of serving jail time
or paying fees, it may be possible for the defendant to complete a community
service program instead. This would allow them to avoid some of the harsher
traditional penalties for larceny. Alternative sentencing is commonly reserved
for less serious petty larceny cases, first-time offenders, and juveniles.


WHAT ARE THE LEGAL PENALTIES
FOR LARCENY?


Larceny is usually classified as a
misdemeanor offense. Misdemeanors like
larceny are punishable by criminal fines and
in some cases, a jail sentence of less than
one year in a county jail. Certain types of
thefts may be classified as a less serious
offense, resulting only in a citation or a fine.
More serious penalties can result if the following aggravating factors are at issue:
The act constitutes a repeat offense
The larceny was committed in furtherance of a more serious crime
Aggravating factors were present (such as the use of a deadly weapon)
If a weapon was used in the commission of the larceny, it will likely be classified as
armed robbery, which is a serious offense.

On the other hand, larceny can lead to more serious legal penalties under
certain circumstances. For example, larceny can lead to felony charges or a
higher misdemeanor classification. This can result in penalties like higher
criminal fees and greater than one year in a federal prison facility.

Larceny is one of the more common criminal charges, and generally requires
the assistance of a lawyer. The advice and guidance of a lawyer is
indispensable, especially if other factors are involved that could lead to stricter
penalties. If you have any questions or legal disputes involving larceny, you
should contact a lawyer immediately. Your attorney can help represent you in
court, and can determine which defenses or alternatives may be available to
you.

DO I NEED A LAWYER IF I AM FACING
PENALTIES FOR LARCENY?
Cases of larceny are often complicated and can involve several different
interpretations of the legalities of the case. Other crimes such as theft,
embezzlement, or robbery are easier definitions to apply to certain cases.
Experienced lawyers, who are well versed in the intricate nature and
changeability of the crime, should only try cases of suspected larceny. Only an
experienced larceny attorney can know about recent changes or particular
nuances of a larceny law.

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