what is the definition of larceny?

Question

ok, wtf does this mean?

Answer 1

Main Entry: lar·ce·ny
Pronunciation: 'lär-s&-nE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -nies
Etymology: modification of Anglo-French larcine theft, from Old French larrecin, from Latin latrocinium robbery, from latron- latro mercenary soldier, brigand
: the unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently; also : any of several types of theft (as embezzlement or obtaining another's property by false pretenses) that have been traditionally distinguished from larceny
NOTE: Under the Model Penal Code and in states that follow it, larceny is a type of theft. In states where larceny is currently defined as a separate crime, it may include the crimes that were distinct from it under common law.


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grand larceny
: felonious larceny of property having a value greater than an amount fixed by law; also : larceny accompanied by aggravating circumstances (as the use of threats)
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larceny by trick
: larceny of property obtained by the use of misrepresentation esp. in getting an owner to hand over something in the belief that it is for temporary purposes —compare FALSE PRETENSES
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larceny from the person
: larceny of property held by or within the immediate control of its owner
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pet·it larceny
/'pe-tE-/
: larceny of property having a market value below an amount fixed by law called also petty larceny
NOTE: Petit larceny is a misdemeanor.

Answer 2

In the United States, larceny is a common law crime involving stealing. Under the common law, larceny is the trespassory taking and asportation of the (tangible) personal property of another with the intent to deprive him or her of it permanently...

Answer 3

In the United States, larceny is a common law crime involving stealing. Under the common law, larceny is the trespassory taking and asportation of the (tangible) personal property of another with the intent to deprive him or her of it permanently.

Larceny in the U.S.

Trespass limits the crime to acts which involve a violation of the right of possession--that is, lawful possession prior to the act negates trespass (see embezzlement). Even if the prior owner did not have possession (as in, lost or misplaced), then he is deemed to still have constructive possession. Therefore, if a finder knew or could determine who the owner was, and at the time he found it intended to keep it, then the finder has committed trespass. Generally, however, the law cannot convict a finder unless the property bore some indication it belonged to somebody, and the finder intended to keep it at the time of the finding. (Model Penal Code sec. 223.5)
Asportation and taking involve physical movement of the property. That is, if the property is not moved, then there is no larceny. Furthermore, if a person (T) tells the other (I) that the item is his (T's), then authorizes I to take it, and I takes off with it, it is T whom the law deems to have asported--because I is protected by the fiction of innocent agency. Taking is typically defined as exercising control and dominion over the property.
Larceny under common law never applied to real property, or services. However, in the U.S., the Model Penal Code (MPC) states that services can be the subject of theft. Wild animals (ferae naturae) are deemed to not be the property of the owner of whatever land they are found on, so takings of wild animals are also not subject to larceny.
One can only "steal" one's own property when another has a better right to possession at the relevant time. Larceny is a crime of possession, not ownership. Thus, if a vehicle is under the possession of a mechanic, and the owner takes the vehicle, he could be guilty of larceny. (This is known as the mechanic's lien.)
The intent required is that one intended to deprive the possessor of the property "permanently". Courts have held that "permanence" is not simply keeping forever; it can include the intent to deprive the possessor of economic significance, even if there are plans to return the property later. Although the mens rea of larceny is the intent to steal, the focus is on the loss to the possessor, not the gain to the defendant. Thus, even if the thief did not gain in the taking, it could still be classed as larceny if the possessor lost in the process. Further, the mens rea and actus reus must coincide. If one rents a car with intent to return, then decides to keep it, then there is no larceny (see embezzlement).
In most of the United States the common law definitions of certain crimes have been modified. Quite often the general crime of theft has replaced larceny, and most related common law and statutory crimes such as embezzlement, false pretenses, robbery, and receipt of stolen property.
Larceny by Trick or Deception occurs when the victim of larceny is tricked by a misrepresentation of fact into giving up possession of property. This should not be confused with false pretenses, where the victim is tricked into giving up title to the property.
Grand larceny is typically defined as larceny of a significant amount of property. In the U.S., it is often defined as an amount valued at $200 or more. Grand larceny is often classified as a felony with the concomitant possibility of a harsher sentence.

Answer 4

The unlawful taking and removing of another's personal property with the intent of permanently depriving the owner; theft.

Answer 5

Theft

Answer 6

lar·ce·ny (lärs-n) KEY

NOUN:
pl. lar·ce·nies
The unlawful taking and removing of another's personal property with the intent of permanently depriving the owner; theft.

Answer 7

Twinkle gets "the star" this time.. it's stealing and it's wrong...don't do it or you'll wind up on the T.V. show C.O.P.S.!

Answer 8

we learned this in class i think it means lying in court

Answer 9

theft

Answer 10

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