Category Archives: Grand Larceny
4 Legal Defenses Against Grand Larceny Charges in New York
According to New York Penal Law Article 155, the crime of grand larceny occurs when someone wrongfully or unlawfully withholds, takes, or controls property that is valued at more than $1,000 or that is of a particular type, including public records, secret scientific material, and credit or debit cards, with the intent of depriving… Read More »
Petit And Grand Larceny In New York
In New York, “larcenies” are theft-related crimes. So, that means, if you are facing a larceny charge, you are being accused of stealing property. There are two types of larcenies in New York; petit larceny and grand larceny. Petit larceny is generally less serious than grand larceny. However, even a petit larceny charge should… Read More »
The Crime Of Embezzlement
Many people have heard of the term “embezzlement,” but not many understand what this term means. Simply put, embezzlement is a type of grand larceny crime that involves a person stealing money they have been entrusted with. The crime of embezzlement is one of the most commonly perpetrated grand larceny crimes in the state… Read More »
