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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.
Rodriguez, 35, faces charges of second-degree burglary, fourth-degree grand larceny, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, second-degree criminal trespass and fourth-degree ...
He had previously been convicted on three counts of burglary in the third degree, two counts of grand larceny in the fourth degree, and other crimes. During a transfer out of Chautauqua County Jail, he left a note threatening "to splatter pig meat all over Chautauqua County", with the term "pig" being derogatory slang for a police officer. [6]
At the Burns estate, Homer searches for the bill before Burns, who believes Homer is a reporter from Collier's magazine, reveals that he keeps it in his wallet. Johnson and Agent Miller burst in and arrest Burns for grand, grand, grand, grand larceny. [3] Insisting he's innocent, Burns protests that the government oppresses the average American.
As for Brown, he was denied bond and charged with grand larceny, accessory before the fact, possession of a weapon under the age of 18 and unlawful carry, among other charges, according to police.
The heartless crook accused of stealing a gold-plated rose from a 9/11 memorial at a Midtown Catholic church was arrested Friday for the unholy crime, according to the NYPD.. Deikel Alcantara, 21 ...
Conspiracy in the fourth degree (Penal Law § 105.10(1)) Four counts of criminal tax fraud in the third degree (Tax Law § 1804) Four counts of falsifying business records in the first degree (Penal Law § 175.10)) In addition, Weisselberg was charged with: Grand larceny in the second degree (Penal Law § 155.40(1))