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Larceny is a crime involving the unlawful taking or theft of the personal property of another person or business. It was an offence under the common law of England and became an offence in jurisdictions which incorporated the common law of England into their own law (also statutory law), where in many cases it remains in force.
The Larceny Act 1861 (24 & 25 Vict. c. 96) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (as it then was).
Capital punishment in the United Kingdom predates the formation of the UK, having been used in Britain and Ireland from ancient times until the second half of the 20th century. The last executions in the United Kingdom were by hanging , and took place in 1964; capital punishment for murder was suspended in 1965 and finally abolished in 1969 ...
Larceny Act (with its variations) is a stock short title which was formerly used for legislation in the United Kingdom and in the Republic of Ireland relating to ...
The Larceny Act 1916 (6 & 7 Geo. 5.c. 50) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
In England and Wales, a theft occurs when there is a dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another with the intention to permanently deprive. [4] This definition can therefore include property that is found, whether abandoned or incorrectly delivered, where the finder does not take appropriate steps to return it to the lawful owner.
Property crime is a category of crime, usually involving private property, that includes, among other crimes, burglary, larceny, theft, motor vehicle theft, arson, shoplifting, and vandalism. Property crime is a crime to obtain money, property, or some other benefit.
Simple grand larceny and allied offences; Burglary and allied offences; Larceny from the person; Larceny and embezzlement by servants, Post Office employees, clerks and other agents; Blackmail; Offences by bankrupts; Forgery of deeds, bonds, testaments, bills of exchange, stocks, stamps, banknotes, etc. Falsely personating another with intent ...