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Shoplifting Does Not Pay in Virginia by David A. Cardon, Esquire Dear Mr. Cardon, Recently I was shopping at a store in Virginia Beach with my 20-year-old brother. After left the store I was surprised to discover my brother had stolen a few items from the store. I want my brother to know the consequences he would face if he were caught shoplifting. Please tell me what could have happened to him if he had been caught. In Virginia there are a few factors that determine the punishment for shoplifting. First, what is the value of the stolen item or items? Second, have you ever been convicted of larceny before? Mr. Cardon replies: Petit v. grand larceny - Petit larceny is defined as either (1) taking property with a value under $5 from the body of a person, or (2) taking property with a value under $200 belonging to someone else. Grand larceny is defined as taking property with a value over $5 from the body of a person, or (2) taking property with a value over $200 belonging to someone else, or (3) taking a firearm from another, regardless of the firearm's value. Punishment for larceny - The punishment for petit larceny is a class one misdemeanor. A class one misdemeanor carries up to one year in jail and up to a $2500 fine. The punishment for grand larceny is not less than one but no more than twenty years in state prison or, depending on the jury or judge, jail for no more than twelve months and no more than $2500 fine. more>> |
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