Larceny Shoplifting Law Statutes
Larceny/Shoplifting
Virginia Penal § 18.2-95. Grand larceny defined; how punished.
Any person who (i) commits larceny from the person of another of money or other thing of value of $5 or more, (ii) commits simple larceny not from the person of another of goods and chattels of the value of $200 or more, or (iii) commits simple larceny not from the person of another of any firearm, regardless of the firearm’s value, shall be guilty of grand larceny, punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not less than one nor more than twenty years or, in the discretion of the jury or court trying the case without a jury, be confined in jail for a period not exceeding twelve months or fined not more than $2,500, either or both.
Virginia Penal § 18.2-96. Petit larceny defined; how punished.
Any person who:
1. Commits larceny from the person of another of money or other thing of value of less than $5, or
2. Commits simple larceny not from the person of another of goods and chattels of the value of less than $200, except as provided in subdivision (iii) of § 18.2-95, shall be deemed guilty of petit larceny, which shall be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Virginia Penal § 18.2-97. Larceny of certain animals and poultry.
Any person who shall be guilty of the larceny of a dog, horse, pony, mule, cow, steer, bull or calf shall be guilty of a Class 5 felony; and any person who shall be guilty of the larceny of any poultry of the value of $5 dollars or more, but of the value of less than $200, or of a sheep, lamb, swine, or goat, of the value of less than $200, shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony.
Virginia Penal § 18.2-98. Larceny of bank notes, checks, etc., or any book of accounts.
If any person steal any bank note, check, or other writing or paper of value, whether the same represents money and passes as currency, or otherwise, or any book of accounts, for or concerning money or goods due or to be delivered, he shall be deemed guilty of larceny thereof, and may be charged for such larceny under § 18.2-95 or 18.2-96, and if convicted shall receive the same punishment, according to the value of the thing stolen, prescribed for the punishment of the larceny of goods and chattels. The provisions of this section shall be construed to embrace all bank notes and papers of value representing money and passing as currency, whether the same be the issue of this Commonwealth or any other state, or of the United States, or of any corporation, and shall include all other papers of value, of whatever description. In a prosecution under this section, the money due on or secured by the writing, paper or book, and remaining unsatisfied, or which in any event might be collected thereon, or the value of the property or money affected thereby, shall be deemed to be the value of the article stolen.
Virginia Penal § 18.2-104. Punishment for conviction of misdemeanor larceny.
When a person is convicted of an offense of larceny or any offense deemed to be or punished as larceny under any provision of the Code, and it is alleged in the warrant, indictment or information on which he is convicted, and admitted, or found by the jury or judge before whom he is tried, that he has been before convicted in the Commonwealth of Virginia or in another jurisdiction for any offense of larceny or any offense deemed or punishable as larceny, or of any substantially similar offense in any other jurisdiction, regardless of whether the prior convictions were misdemeanors, felonies or a combination thereof, he shall be confined in jail not less than thirty days nor more than twelve months; and for a third, or any subsequent offense, he shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony.
Virginia Penal § 18.2-111. Embezzlement deemed larceny; indictment.
If any person wrongfully and fraudulently use, dispose of, conceal or embezzle any money, bill, note, check, order, draft, bond, receipt, bill of lading or any other personal property, tangible or intangible, which he shall have received for another or for his employer, principal or bailor, or by virtue of his office, trust, or employment, or which shall have been entrusted or delivered to him by another or by any court, corporation or company, he shall be guilty of embezzlement. Proof of embezzlement shall be sufficient to sustain the charge of larceny. Any person convicted hereunder shall be deemed guilty of larceny and may be indicted as for larceny and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in § 18.2-95 or § 18.2-96.
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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-104 is a recidivist statute that enhances the sentence of a person convicted of a third larceny-type offense by converting a petit larceny offense from a misdemeanor to a class 6 felony
A Larceny/theft offense is a very serious crime.
The SRIS Law Group Virginia Larceny/theft attorneys can defend you against any type of Larceny/theft charge.
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Larceny (theft) is the taking of anything that has value without the consent of the owner. To be convicted of theft/larceny in Virginia, the taking must be coupled with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. In Virginia, the law defines larceny as either grand larceny or petty larceny. The term grand larceny vs. petty larceny is used to identify the minimum threshold value of the item stolen in Virginia.
If a person is accused of shoplifting in Virginia, the person can be charged with either grand larceny or petty larceny. The value of the stolen property in Virginia will determine whether the person will be charged with grand larceny or petty larceny.
Virginia still spells petty larceny as petit larceny.
In Virginia, the minimum threshold for a person to be charged for grand larceny is only $200. A grand larceny in Virginia is a felony.
Law Firm of SRIS PC
SRIS PC has law offices throughout Virginia.
In Virginia, we have offices in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, Western Virginia & the Hampton Roads/Tidewater Area.
In Virginia, we’re located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
If you wish to speak with a Virginia criminal larceny defense attorney, please call us at 888-437-7747, email us or contact us via our on line form.
If you wish to view some of the laws that pertain to being accused of committing a larceny in Virginia, please click on Virginia Larceny Crimes Defense.
Our Virginia theft/larceny defense attorneys who provide larceny defense and staff in Virginia speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.
Please click on attorneys to learn more about the Virginia criminal defense lawyers who assist clients with larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting offenses in Virginia.
Our Virginia criminal defense attorneys defend criminal cases in the following jurisdictions:
Accomack County, Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Alleghany County, Amelia County, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Arlington County, Augusta County, Bath County, Bedford County, Bland County, Botetourt County, Brunswick County, Buchanan County, Buckingham County, Campbell County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Charles City County, Charlotte County, Chesterfield County, Clarke County, Craig County, Culpeper County, Cumberland County, Dickenson County, Dinwiddie County, Essex County, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Fauquier County, Floyd County, Fluvanna County, Franklin County, Frederick County, Giles County, Gloucester County, Goochland County, Grayson County, Greene County, Greensville County, Emporia, Halifax County, Hanover County, Henrico County, Henry County, Highland County, Isle of Wight County, James City County, King and Queen County, King George County, King William County, Lancaster County, Lee County, Loudoun County, Louisa County, Lunenburg County, Madison County, Mathews County, Mecklenburg County, Middlesex County, Montgomery County, Nelson County, New Kent County, Northampton County, Northumberland County, Nottoway County, Orange County, Page County, Patrick County, Pittsylvania County, Powhatan County, Prince Edward County, Prince George County, Prince William County, Pulaski County, Rappahannock County, Richmond County, Roanoke County, Rockbridge County, Rockingham County, Russell County, Scott County, Shenandoah County, Smyth County, Southampton County, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Surry County, Sussex County, Tazewell County, Warren County, Washington County, Westmoreland County, Wise County, Wythe County, York County, City of Alexandria, City of Bedford, City of Bristol, City of Charlottesville, City of Chesapeake, City of Colonial Heights, City of Covington, City of Danville, City of Emporia, City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church, City of Franklin, City of Fredericksburg, City of Galax, City of Hampton, City of Harrisonburg, City of Hopewell, City of Lexington, City of Lynchburg, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park, City of Martinsville, City of Newport News, City of Norfolk, City of Norton, City of Petersburg, City of Poquoson, City of Portsmouth, City of Radford, City of Richmond, City of Roanoke, City of Salem, City of Staunton, City of Suffolk, City of Virginia Beach, City of Waynesboro, City of Williamsburg, City of Winchester.
How your case is handled may make all the difference in world as to how your life progresses from this potentially traumatic event. Don’t let someone who will not keep you informed as to the status of your case keep you in the dark. The relationship you have with your attorney during this very difficult period can have a substantial impact on your mental health. You need and deserve a lawyer who is looking out for you.
What you do not want is a lawyer who is engaging in unnecessary litigation. You want a lawyer who will take the time to sit down with you and explain the process and why a particular strategy is being used. You want a lawyer who will listen to you and keep your best interests at heart.
How can a SRIS Law Group lawyer help you?
First and foremost, we will discuss your case with you. We will explain to you the different options you have and the pros and cons of each option. We do not require clients to come in and sit down and talk with us. Certainly, our clients are welcome to come in and talk with us. However, we understand that clients are very busy and may not have the time to come to the office. Therefore, we allow clients to consult with us by phone first and let the clients decide whether they need to come in and meet with their attorney. To learn more about how a SRIS Law Group lawyer can help you, please call us at 888-437-7747 and speak with a lawyer the same day.
If you are dealing with a case, contact the SRIS Law Group attorneys for help. Our lawyers have been helping clients with cases for many years and are experienced at helping clients solve their problems.
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Burglary Charges In Virginia
In Virginia burglary is usually defined as a crime of theft, typically involving intentionally breaking into a house, building or other structure (such as a motor vehicle, boat, or aircraft) to commit a felony.
Burglary is also known as “breaking and entering”.
Lawful break-in of property is permitted in Virginia. For instance, breaking into a home to save life and limb would not be considered a crime, nor would lawfully evicting tenants or constitutional searches and seizures by police.
Under statute, it stands to reason that a person cannot usually be convicted of burglary if the building or structure and property therein belongs to them.
Theft, Trespassing and Burglary
In Virginia, theft is not absolutely required to be convicted of burglary.
Trespassing, or unlawfully entering a building or automobile with the intent to commit any felony can constitute a burglary.
In fact, a person may also be convicted of burglary in crimes such as identity theft or violating another’s civil rights. The theft may be intangible, but it can be a felony nonetheless.
In Virginia, the act of burglary is separate from any actual theft involved with the offense. Thus, if the defendant’s actions of entering a building are not considered a felony, any subsequent theft may be classified under a lesser charge – such as a misdemeanor petit larceny. It’s in situations like these a skilled and savvy Virginia criminal defense attorney may well spell the difference between probation and serving serious jail time.
Law Firm of SRIS PC
SRIS PC has law offices throughout Virginia.
In Virginia, we have offices in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, Western Virginia & the Hampton Roads/Tidewater Area.
In Virginia, we’re located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
If you’ve been arrested in Virginia for burglary or breaking and entering, the first and most important thing to do is finding the right Virginia criminal lawyer who is skilled and experienced in these particular aspects of criminal defense.
At the SRIS Law Group, P.C. each of our Virginia burglary defense lawyers has a history of success at defending their clients in these serious situations. When you need an attorney with experience in handling burglary cases in Virginia, you’ll get an criminal defense attorney who knows the ins and outs of the specific statutes in Virginia.
Our law firm has Virginia burglary defense attorneys who are committed to providing the best defense for people accused of serious felonies such as burglary and breaking and entering.
Our Virginia criminal defense attorneys defend criminal cases in the following jurisdictions:
Accomack County, Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Alleghany County, Amelia County, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Arlington County, Augusta County, Bath County, Bedford County, Bland County, Botetourt County, Brunswick County, Buchanan County, Buckingham County, Campbell County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Charles City County, Charlotte County, Chesterfield County, Clarke County, Craig County, Culpeper County, Cumberland County, Dickenson County, Dinwiddie County, Essex County, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Fauquier County, Floyd County, Fluvanna County, Franklin County, Frederick County, Giles County, Gloucester County, Goochland County, Grayson County, Greene County, Greensville County, Emporia, Halifax County, Hanover County, Henrico County, Henry County, Highland County, Isle of Wight County, James City County, King and Queen County, King George County, King William County, Lancaster County, Lee County, Loudoun County, Louisa County, Lunenburg County, Madison County, Mathews County, Mecklenburg County, Middlesex County, Montgomery County, Nelson County, New Kent County, Northampton County, Northumberland County, Nottoway County, Orange County, Page County, Patrick County, Pittsylvania County, Powhatan County, Prince Edward County, Prince George County, Prince William County, Pulaski County, Rappahannock County, Richmond County, Roanoke County, Rockbridge County, Rockingham County, Russell County, Scott County, Shenandoah County, Smyth County, Southampton County, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Surry County, Sussex County, Tazewell County, Warren County, Washington County, Westmoreland County, Wise County, Wythe County, York County, City of Alexandria, City of Bedford, City of Bristol, City of Charlottesville, City of Chesapeake, City of Colonial Heights, City of Covington, City of Danville, City of Emporia, City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church, City of Franklin, City of Fredericksburg, City of Galax, City of Hampton, City of Harrisonburg, City of Hopewell, City of Lexington, City of Lynchburg, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park, City of Martinsville, City of Newport News, City of Norfolk, City of Norton, City of Petersburg, City of Poquoson, City of Portsmouth, City of Radford, City of Richmond, City of Roanoke, City of Salem, City of Staunton, City of Suffolk, City of Virginia Beach, City of Waynesboro, City of Williamsburg, City of Winchester.
How your case is handled may make all the difference in world as to how your life progresses from this potentially traumatic event. Don’t let someone who will not keep you informed as to the status of your case keep you in the dark. The relationship you have with your attorney during this very difficult period can have a substantial impact on your mental health. You need and deserve a lawyer who is looking out for you.
What you do not want is a lawyer who is engaging in unnecessary litigation. You want a lawyer who will take the time to sit down with you and explain the process and why a particular strategy is being used. You want a lawyer who will listen to you and keep your best interests at heart.
How can a SRIS Law Group lawyer help you?
First and foremost, we will discuss your case with you. We will explain to you the different options you have and the pros and cons of each option. We do not require clients to come in and sit down and talk with us. Certainly, our clients are welcome to come in and talk with us. However, we understand that clients are very busy and may not have the time to come to the office. Therefore, we allow clients to consult with us by phone first and let the clients decide whether they need to come in and meet with their attorney. To learn more about how a SRIS Law Group lawyer can help you, please call us at 888-437-7747 and speak with a lawyer the same day.
If you are dealing with a case, contact the SRIS Law Group attorneys for help. Our lawyers have been helping clients with cases for many years and are experienced at helping clients solve their problems.
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Fredericksburg County is a rapidly growing county and its residents have a wide variety of legal needs. The SRIS Law Group Virginia attorneys regularly represent clients who reside in Fredericksburg County and local clients who travel through Fredericksburg County and out of state clients who come to Fredericksburg County.
The SRIS Law Group Virginia lawyers assist Fredericksburg County clients with legal issues such as traffic tickets cases in Fredericksburg County (reckless driving, driving on suspended license, speeding tickets, DUI, etc.), family law cases in Fredericksburg County (divorce, child custody, spousal support, child support) & criminal cases (sex crimes, child pornography, solicitation of minor, petit larceny, embezzlement, rape, sexual battery, child abuse, assault & battery, domestic violence, underage possession of alcohol, etc.)
If you need help with any type of traffic violation, criminal case or family law case in Fredericksburg County, contact the SRIS Law Group Virginia attorneys for help.
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