Larceny & Theft

Under the New York Penal Code a person in New York commits the crime of larceny if they take the property of another intending to deprive that person of the property or intending to keep the property for himself. There are numerous ways larceny can be committed. One...

Shopping is a staple of New York City life, and as a result, stores have to deal with a great deal of shoplifting. If you have been accused of shoplifting, the prosecutor on your case will have to prove a number of elements in order to convict you. You and your...

Facing theft charges is intimidating, especially if one does not know the potential penalties. Courts will consider many different factors when determining the sentence.For theft criminal charges, the first thing courts will consider is the type and value of the...

In New York, and a number of other states, larceny is a term used to refer to the crime of common theft. While robbery and burglary are forms of property theft, larceny is its own separate crime. Petty larceny refers to smaller property thefts with property valued at...

Credit cards, especially cards issued to businesses for use by their employees, are frequent targets for theft or larceny. An administrative assistant at an exclusive prep school in New York City has been arrested and is facing criminal charges for using a...

Identity theft schemes might make for good stories on the nightly news, but it is important to remember that not all of those accused of identity theft are actually guilty of the crime. Individuals in New York need to understand what constitutes identity.Under New...

Some people in New City may be trying to get a head-start on the holiday shopping season, or at least may be preparing for the upcoming "Black Friday" sales in stores nationwide. However, it doesn't take much for accusations of shoplifting to be discussed about....

When it comes to determining the value of allegedly stolen property, police and prosecutors in New City may want to place as high a value as is possible, to bolster their case against the accused. However, it is important that any value placed on allegedly stolen...

When people are accused of a crime, they frequently face a large variety of criminal charges. Police and prosecutors may try to "throw the book at" people who have been suspected of criminal behavior and hope that something sticks. This can be challenging for the...

Debit cards and credit cards have become a ubiquitous part of spending in New York. In fact, some people have stopped carrying cash around altogether, preferring to make purchases using a card instead. However, there are circumstances in which using a credit or debit...