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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.
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 ...
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.
Godwin is currently serving a state prison term for a 2020 grand larceny conviction from a theft in Peekskill. She was initially given probation in 2022 but was sent to prison in the case ...
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 ...
On August 23, 2004, a Calhoun County grand jury indicted Mikal Mahdi on one count each of murder, second-degree burglary, and grand larceny. [17] On September 3, 2004, Calhoun County Solicitor Robby Robbins announced his intent to seek the death penalty against Mahdi, who purportedly remained expressionless when the prosecution filed the seek ...
Herring was sentenced to an additional year and nine months based on a 2003 conviction of grand larceny, according to the Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch. He was also given two years for possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of ammunition by felon and enhanced petit larceny. An investigation is pending, according to the medical examiner.
The former deputy town supervisor of Greece has been charged with corruption, grand larceny and official misconduct, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office.