2007-12-30 22:58:48 · 4 answers · asked by Woody H 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Grand Larceny is the crime of theft of another's property (including money) over a certain value (for example, $500), as distinguished from petty (or petit) larceny in which the value is below the grand larceny limit. Some states only recognize the crime of larceny, but draw the line between a felony (punishable by state prison time) and a misdemeanor (local jail and/or fine) based on the amount of the loot.
Larceny is the crime of taking the goods of another person without permission (usually secretly), with the intent of keeping them. It is one form of "theft." Some states differentiate between grand larceny and petty larceny based on the value of the stolen goods. Grand larceny is a felony with a state prison sentence as a punishment and petty larceny is usually limited to county jail time.
So, your state sets the limite of the larceny above that, is grand larceny.
2007-12-30 23:09:28 · answer #1 · answered by wfhlembo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define Grand Larceny
2016-09-30 06:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically it is determined by A-Value of property taken and or B-Term of incarceration. Usually Grand Larceny would be a term of not less than 1 year in county jail or state prison. Petty Larceny would be any term under one year in the city or county jail.
2007-12-31 05:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by NAnZI pELOZI's Forced Social 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general, "grand" vs. "petty" occurs on many crimes related to taking something that isn't yours. The difference is set by a state, and it is generally the limit where the crime changes from misdemeanor to felony. ALSO it is limit above which a state can initiate extradition against the perpetrator if that person crosses a state line to flee the law.
2007-12-31 01:31:42 · answer #4 · answered by The_Doc_Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in which the value of the goods taken is above a certain legally specified amount.
2007-12-31 01:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by Strong_Will 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋