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The classification of larceny as grand or petit larceny originated in an English statute passed in 1275 (grand is a French word meaning "large" while petit is a French word meaning "small"). Both were felonies, but the punishment for grand larceny was death while the punishment for petit larceny was forfeiture of property to the Crown and whipping.
Grand theft, also called grand larceny, is a term used throughout the United States designating theft that is large in magnitude or serious in potential penological consequences. Grand theft is contrasted with petty theft , also called petit theft , that is of smaller magnitude or lesser seriousness.
Larceny is the unlawful taking of another person's property with the intention to deprive the owner of it. If the stolen object is above a large value, then it is considered a felony and is called a grand theft. A petty theft is stealing an object with small value which would pass as a misdemeanor.
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Sep. 12—State Police announced a Chenango County contractor was charged with grand larceny after he failed to do any work after he was paid to do so. Troopers at the Norwich barracks started an ...
Hanging of Samuel Whittaker and Robert McKenzie, August 24, 1851. The 1851 Committee of Vigilance was inaugurated on June 9 with the promulgation of a written doctrine declaring its aims [4] and hanged John Jenkins of Sydney, Australia, on June 10 after he was convicted of stealing a safe from an office in a trial organized by the committee: grand larceny was punishable by death under ...
In New York City, such cases are considered petit larceny, unless the value is above $1000 USD, in which case they are considered grand larceny. [5] In Texas, package theft is considered a Class C misdemeanor if the value is under $100, the same type as a speeding ticket. [10]