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Virginia Petit Larceny Defense Lawyer
What is the definition of Petit Larceny in Virginia?
Virginia Code 18.2-96 defines Petit Larceny in Virginia.
Virginia Petit Larceny Code:
Virginia Code Section 18.2-96 defines petit larceny as
- larceny from the person of another of money or other thing of value of less than $5, or
- simple larceny not from the person of another of goods and chattels of the value of less than $200.
Petit Larceny is punishable as a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
If you have been charged with petit larceny (Virginia 18.2-96), contact the SRIS Law Group Virginia larceny defense lawyers for help.
Our Virginia larceny defense attorneys help clients defend against any type of larceny crime in Virginia.
The Virginia larceny defense lawyers of the SRIS Law Group defend client throughout Virginia: We have offices in:
Fairfax, Richmond, Virginia Beach Lynchburg, Manassas & Fredericksburg.
SHOPLIFTING LAWS VIRGINIA PUNISHMENT
Shoplifting is a crime of moral turpitude. If you are charged with shoplifting in Virginia, the punishment can be very severe. Most Virginia judges impose very tough punishments on those who shoplift.
If you are facing a shoplifting charge in Virginia, it is critical to obtain the help of experienced criminal shoplifting defense lawyer.
The SRIS Law Group Virginia shoplifting defense lawyers have defended numerous individuals charged with shoplifting in Virginia:
- Concealing or taking merchandise, altering price tags, etc.
- Petit Larcey Third or Subsequent Offense
- Manufacture, sale, etc. of devices to shield against electronic detection of shoplifting
The following are the different Virginia laws pertaining to some frequently prosecuted shoplifting crimes in Virginia:
- Concealing or taking possession of merchandise, altering price tags, transferring goods from one container to another (Va. Code §18.2-103). In Virginia, if a person has the intention of converting goods or merchandise to his own use and: (i) willfully conceals or takes possession of the goods or merchandise of any store, or (ii) alters the price tag or other price marking on such goods or merchandise, or transfers the goods from one container to another, or (iii) counsels, assists, aids or abets another in the performance of these acts, the person will he guilty of larceny. If the value of goods involved in the offense is $200 or more, the offense is a felony. It is important to note that the merchandise does not need to be taken out of the store to commit this crme.
- Petit Larceny Third or Subsequent Offense (Va. Code §18.2-104). When a person is convicted of an offense of larceny or any offense deemed to be or punished as larceny, and he or she has previously been convicted or two or more larceny crimes, he shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony (punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $2,500). Petit Larceny Second or Subsequent offense is punishable up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $2,500 with a minimum sentence of 30 days. Note: crimes such as credit card theft and false pretenses count as prior offenses because they are punished as larceny.
- Manufacture, sale, etc., of devices to shield against electronic detection of shoplifting (Va. Code §18.2-105.2). It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, sell, offer for sale, distribute or possess any specially coated or laminated bag or other device primarily designed and intended to shield shoplifted merchandise from detection by an anti-theft electronic alarm sensor, with the intention that the same be used to aid in the shoplifting of merchandise. A violation of this section is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
If you have been charged with any of the above Virginia shoplifting crimes, do not wait.
Contact a SRIS Law Group Virginia shoplifting defense attorney immediately for help.
We have offices in Fairfax, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Fredericksburg, Prince William & Lynchburg.
VIRGINIA LAWS – PUNISHMENT FOR LARCENY
Larceny is a crime of moral turpitude. If you are charged with larceny in Virginia, the punishment can be very severe. Most Virginia judges impose very tough punishments on those who steal, buy and sell stolen goods, assist with the theft of sale of stolen goods, etc.
If you are facing a larceny charge in Virginia, it is critical to obtain the help of experienced criminal larceny defense lawyer.
The SRIS Law Group Virginia larceny defense lawyers have defended numerous individuals charged with the following types of of theft crimes in Virginia:
- Larceny of bank notes, checks, etc.
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle
- Concealing or taking merchandise, altering price tags, etc.
- Petit Larcey Third or Subsequent Offense
- Manufacture, sale, etc. of devices to shield against electronic detection of shoplifting
- Receiving Stolen Goods
- Larceny with intent to sell or distribute; sale of stolen property
- Receipt of stolen firearm
- Receipt or transfer of possession of stolen vehicle
The following are the different Virginia laws pertaining to some frequently prosecuted larceny offenses in Virginia:
- Larceny of bank notes, checks, etc., or any book of accounts (Va. Code §18.2-98). If any person in Virginia steals any bank note, check, or other writing or paper of value, or any book of accounts, for or concerning money or goods due or to be delivered, he shall be deemed guilty of larceny, and receive the same punishment, according to the value of the thing stolen, prescribed for the punishment of the larceny of goods.
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle, animal, aircraft, or boat (Va. Code §18.2-102). Any person who takes, drives, or uses any animal, aircraft, vehicle, boat, or vessel, that is not his own, without the consent of the owner and in the absence of the owner, and with intent temporarily to deprive the owner of his possession, without intent to steal, shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony (up to 5 years in jail and a fine of up to $2,500) if the value of such animal, aircraft, vehicle, boat or vessel is $200 or more. If the value is less than $200, the person shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor (up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $2,500).
- Concealing or taking possession of merchandise, altering price tags, transferring goods from one container to another (Va. Code §18.2-103). In Virginia, if a person has the intention of converting goods or merchandise to his own use and: (i) willfully conceals or takes possession of the goods or merchandise of any store, or (ii) alters the price tag or other price marking on such goods or merchandise, or transfers the goods from one container to another, or (iii) counsels, assists, aids or abets another in the performance of these acts, the person will he guilty of larceny. If the value of goods involved in the offense is $200 or more, the offense is a felony. It is important to note that the merchandise does not need to be taken out of the store to commit this crme.
- Petit Larceny Third or Subsequent Offense (Va. Code §18.2-104). When a person is convicted of an offense of larceny or any offense deemed to be or punished as larceny, and he or she has previously been convicted or two or more larceny crimes, he shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony (punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $2,500). Petit Larceny Second or Subsequent offense is punishable up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $2,500 with a minimum sentence of 30 days. Note: crimes such as credit card theft and false pretenses count as prior offenses because they are punished as larceny.
- Manufacture, sale, etc., of devices to shield against electronic detection of shoplifting (Va. Code §18.2-105.2). It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, sell, offer for sale, distribute or possess any specially coated or laminated bag or other device primarily designed and intended to shield shoplifted merchandise from detection by an anti-theft electronic alarm sensor, with the intention that the same be used to aid in the shoplifting of merchandise. A violation of this section is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
- Receiving stolen goods (Va. Code §18.2-108). If any person buys or receives, or aid in concealing, any stolen goods or other thing, knowing the items to have been stolen, he shall be guilty of larceny.
- Larceny with intent to sell or distribute; sale of stolen property (Va. Code §18.2-108.01). Any person who commits larceny of property with a value of $200 or more with the intent to sell or distribute such property is guilty of a felony punishable by confinement in prison for not less than two years nor more than 20 years. Also, person who sells, attempts to sell, or possesses with intent to sell or distribute any stolen property with an aggregate value of $200 or more where he knew or should have known that the property was stolen is guilty of a Class 5 felony (maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $2,500 fine).
- Receipt of stolen firearm (Va. Code §18.2-108.1). Any person who buys or receives a firearm from another person or aids in concealing a firearm, knowing that the firearm was stolen, shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony (punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $2,500).
- Receipt or transfer of possession of stolen vehicle, aircraft or boat (Va. Code §18.2-109). It is illegal for any person who, with intent to procure or pass title to a vehicle, aircraft, boat or vessel, which he knows or has reason to believe has been stolen, to receive or transfer possession of such vehicle, aircraft, boat or vessel. A violation of this law is a Class 6 felony (punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $2,500).
If you have been charged with any of the above, do not wait.
Contact a SRIS Law Group Virginia larceny defense attorney immediately for help.
We have offices in Fairfax, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Fredericksburg, Prince William & Lynchburg.
Virginia Shoplifting Laws & Penalties
Shoplifting is defined as a larceny in Virginia. The value of the merchandise will determine if your shoplifting charge is going to be charged as a petit (petty) larceny or grand larceny in Virginia.
If the value of the good stolen is valued at $200 or more, then the person accused of shoplifting is facing a grand larceny charge in Virginia.
If the value of the good stolen is valued less than $200, then the person accused of shoplifting is facing a petit (petty) larceny charge in Virginia.
Shoplifting cases in Virginia are frequently actually charged under the Virginia concealment statute. The concealment statute makes it a larceny to conceal merchandise or alter the price tag of merchandise, in order to take the merchandise.
Virginia Code Section 18.2-103 defines what concealment in Virginia:
Whoever, without authority, with the intention of converting goods or merchandise to his own or another’s use without having paid the full purchase price thereof, or of defrauding the owner of the value of the goods or merchandise, (i) willfully conceals or takes possession of the goods or merchandise of any store or other mercantile establishment, or (ii) alters the price tag or other price marking on such goods or merchandise, or transfers the goods from one container to another, or (iii) counsels, assists, aids or abets another in the performance of any of the above acts, when the value of the goods or merchandise involved in the offense is less than $200, shall be guilty of petit larceny and, when the value of the goods or merchandise involved in the offense is $200 or more, shall be guilty of grand larceny. The willful concealment of goods or merchandise of any store or other mercantile establishment, while still on the premises thereof, shall be prima facie evidence of an intent to convert and defraud the owner thereof out of the value of the goods or merchandise.
The concealment statute enables the Commonwealth of Virginia to prosecute shoplifting cases more easily.
Again, depending on the value of the goods or merchandise in question, your Virginia shoplifting charge could be considered petit (petty) larceny or grand larceny.
Shoplifting Penalties
If you are charged with shoplifting in Virginia, the penalties are very serious and the punishments imposed by the court can be very harsh.
The precise penalty you will face in court depends upon the type of Virginia shoplifting charge you are charged with, the facts of your case, and your prior record.
Petty larceny
• Misdemeanor
• Up to 1 year in jail
• Up to a $2,500 fine
Grand larceny:
• Felony
• Up to 20 years in jail
Defense of Virginia shoplifting by the SRIS Law Group Virginia Shoplifting Defense Lawyers:
There are many different ways to defend a shoplifting charge in Virginia:
- Can the prosecutor prove that you were the one who was actually involved with the shoplifting? Maybe the friend who was with you was the actual perpetrator and you are an innocent bystander.
- Can the prosecution prove that you took the goods with the intent of permanently depriving the owner of the goods?
- What is the actual value of the goods allegedly taken by you?
FIRST TIME OFFENDER DISMISSAL – IT IS A MYTH
Some Virginia lawyers will frequently tell their clients that if you are charged with a petty shoplifting charge and you have a clean record, you may be able to get your shoplifting charge dismissed under the first time offender program some jurisdictions have.
THIS IS A MYTH – Even though you can have your Virginia shoplifting charge dismissed, what you are not told is that it can still come back to haunt you.
Why?
Because, even if the shoplifting charge is dismissed, your criminal record reflects that you received a first time offender treatment because you have to enter a plea of guilty to get this treatment.
This can still result in loss of your security clearance and it also may have immigration consequences depending on your immigration status.
So please keep this in mind when some inexperienced lawyers tell you that a first offender disposition can be a great way to prevent a misdemeanor from tarnishing your clean record.
Lastly, some jurisdictions like Prince William County do not have first time offender treatment option for shoplifting.
The Prince William County judges impose a 2 day jail sentence for even the first offense of shoplifting in Prince William County, Virginia.
ATTORNEYS DEFENDING
Virginia Larceny, Virginia Embezzlement, Virginia Shoplifting, Virginia Credit Card fraud, Maryland Larceny, Maryland Embezzlement, Maryland Shoplifting, Maryland Credit Card fraud, Massachusetts Larceny, Massachusetts Embezzlement, Massachusetts Shoplifting & Massachusetts Credit Card fraud
Larceny (theft) is the taking of anything that has value without the consent of the owner. To be convicted of theft/larceny in Virginia, theft/larceny in Maryland or theft/larceny in Massachusetts, the taking must be coupled with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. In Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts, the law defines larceny as either grand larceny or petty larceny. The term grand larceny vs. petty larceny is used to identify the minimum threshold value of the item stolen. If a person is accused of shoplifting, in Virginia, shoplifting in Maryland or shoplifting in Massachusetts, the person can be charged with either grand larceny or petty larceny. The value of the stolen property in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts will determine whether the person will be charged with grand larceny or petty larceny. Virginia still spells petty larceny as petit larceny. In some states, such as Virginia, the minimum threshold for a person to be charged for grand larceny is only $200. A grand larceny in Virginia is treated as a felony.
If you wish to speak with a Maryland criminal larceny defense lawyer, Massachusetts criminal larceny defense attorney or Virginia criminal larceny defense attorney, please call us at 888-437-7747, email us or contact us via our fast on line form.
The Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
Our offices in Virginia are located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
Our offices in Maryland are located in Rockville & Baltimore.
Our office in Massachusetts is located in Boston.
If you wish to view some of the laws that pertain to being accused of committing a larceny in Virginia, larceny in Maryland and larceny in Massachusetts, please click on the following links:
Virginia Larceny Crimes Defense
Maryland Larceny Crimes Defense
Massachusetts Larceny Crimes Defense
To better serve you, we have larceny defense lawyers in Virginia, larceny defense lawyers in Maryland and larceny defense lawyers in Massachusetts. Please click on the link to view our different office locations.
If you wish to speak with a Virginia larceny defense attorney, Maryland larceny defense attorney & Massachusetts larceny defense attorney please call us at 888-437-7747, email us or contact us via our fast on line form.
Our Maryland theft/larceny defense attorneys, Massachusetts theft/larceny defense attorneys & Virginia theft/larceny defense attorneys who provide larceny defense and staff in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.
Our attorneys are licensed to handle larceny cases in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts, however we only defend theft/larceny cases in Virginia, theft/larceny cases in Maryland & theft/larceny cases in Massachusetts at the present time.
Please click on attorneys to learn more about the criminal defense lawyers who assist clients with larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud offenses in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.
MASSACHUSETTS LARCENY DEFENSE, MARYLAND THEFT DEFENSE & VIRGINIA THEFT DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
DEFENDING LARCENY/THEFT/ SHOPLIFTING/EMBEZZLEMENT/CREDIT CARD FRAUD CHARGES
in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts
Larceny, commonly referred to as theft is the taking of anything that has value without the consent of the owner. To be convicted of theft/larceny in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts, the taking must be coupled with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. In most states, the law defines larceny as either grand larceny or petty larceny. The term grand larceny vs. petty larceny is used to identify the minimum threshold value of the item stolen in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. If a person is accused of shoplifting in Virginia, shoplifting in Maryland or shoplifting in Massachusetts, the person can be charged with either grand larceny or petty larceny in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. The value of the stolen property will determine whether the person will be charged with grand larceny or petty larceny in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. Some states still spell petty larceny as petit larceny. In some states, such as Virginia, the minimum threshold for a person to be charged for grand larceny is only $200. A grand larceny in Virginia is treated as a felony.
In Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts, embezzlement is theft of assets by a person who is in a position of trust over the assets that are alleged to have been stolen. Again, like shoplifting, whether a person is charged with grand larceny embezzlement vs. petty larceny embezzlement is determined by the value of the assets that are stolen. Most crimes of embezzlement in Virginia, embezzlement in Maryland & embezzlement in Massachusetts usually arise from an employment environment.
Credit Card fraud in Virginia, Credit Card fraud in Maryland & credit card fraud in Massachusetts are becoming very serious crimes as people used credit cards more and more. Credit card fraud occurs when a person fraudulently obtain, takes, signs, uses, sells, buys or forges someone else’s credit or debit card or their card information. Another form of credit card fraud is selling something to someone knowing that the credit card being used to pay for the item or services is illegally obtained or being used without authorization. Each time a credit card or debit card transaction occurs without authorization of the real owner can constitute as a new criminal act in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. Thus, if an illegally obtained credit card is used for five different transactions, each transaction is criminal act. Therefore, each of five transactions can result in a separate charge. Due to the high rate of credit card fraud at the present time, unlike other type of theft crimes, in most states, regardless of the value of the transaction, each transaction is usually classified as a felony.
If you wish to speak with a Maryland larceny defense lawyer, Massachusetts larceny defense lawyer & Virginia criminal larceny defense attorney, please call us at 888-437-7747, email us or contact us via our fast on line form.
The Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
Our offices in Virginia are located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
Our offices in Maryland are located in Rockville & Baltimore.
Our office in Massachusetts is located in Boston.
If you wish to view some of the laws that pertain to being accused of committing a larceny in Virginia, larceny in Maryland and larceny in Massachusetts, please click on the following links:
Virginia Larceny Defense
Maryland Larceny Defense
Massachusetts Larceny Defense
To better serve you, we have offices in Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts. Please click on the link to view our different office locations.
If you wish to speak with a Virginia larceny defense attorney, Maryland larceny defense attorney & Massachusetts larceny defense attorney please call us at 888-437-7747, email us or contact us via our fast on line form.
Our Maryland, Massachusetts & Virginia attorneys who provide larceny defense and staff in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.
Our attorneys are licensed to handle larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud in Virginia, larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud in Maryland, larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud in D.C. & larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud in Massachusetts, however we handle larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts at the present time.
Please click on attorneys to learn more about the criminal defense lawyers who assist clients with larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud offenses in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.
MASSACHUSETTS LARCENY DEFENSE, MARYLAND THEFT DEFENSE & VIRGINIA THEFT DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
DEFENDING LARCENY/THEFT/ SHOPLIFTING/EMBEZZLEMENT/CREDIT CARD FRAUD CHARGES
in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts
Larceny, commonly referred to as theft is the taking of anything that has value without the consent of the owner. To be convicted of theft/larceny in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts, the taking must be coupled with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. In most states, the law defines larceny as either grand larceny or petty larceny. The term grand larceny vs. petty larceny is used to identify the minimum threshold value of the item stolen in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. If a person is accused of shoplifting in Virginia, shoplifting in Maryland or shoplifting in Massachusetts, the person can be charged with either grand larceny or petty larceny in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. The value of the stolen property will determine whether the person will be charged with grand larceny or petty larceny in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. Some states still spell petty larceny as petit larceny. In some states, such as Virginia, the minimum threshold for a person to be charged for grand larceny is only $200. A grand larceny in Virginia is treated as a felony.
In Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts, embezzlement is theft of assets by a person who is in a position of trust over the assets that are alleged to have been stolen. Again, like shoplifting, whether a person is charged with grand larceny embezzlement vs. petty larceny embezzlement is determined by the value of the assets that are stolen. Most crimes of embezzlement in Virginia, embezzlement in Maryland & embezzlement in Massachusetts usually arise from an employment environment.
Credit Card fraud in Virginia, Credit Card fraud in Maryland & credit card fraud in Massachusetts are becoming very serious crimes as people used credit cards more and more. Credit card fraud occurs when a person fraudulently obtain, takes, signs, uses, sells, buys or forges someone else’s credit or debit card or their card information. Another form of credit card fraud is selling something to someone knowing that the credit card being used to pay for the item or services is illegally obtained or being used without authorization. Each time a credit card or debit card transaction occurs without authorization of the real owner can constitute as a new criminal act in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts. Thus, if an illegally obtained credit card is used for five different transactions, each transaction is criminal act. Therefore, each of five transactions can result in a separate charge. Due to the high rate of credit card fraud at the present time, unlike other type of theft crimes, in most states, regardless of the value of the transaction, each transaction is usually classified as a felony.
If you wish to speak with a Maryland larceny defense lawyer, Massachusetts larceny defense lawyer & Virginia criminal larceny defense attorney, please call us at 888-437-7747, email us or contact us via our fast on line form.
The Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. have offices in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
Our offices in Virginia are located in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
Our offices in Maryland are located in Rockville & Baltimore.
Our office in Massachusetts is located in Boston.
If you wish to view some of the laws that pertain to being accused of committing a larceny in Virginia, larceny in Maryland and larceny in Massachusetts, please click on the following links:
Virginia Larceny Defense
Maryland Larceny Defense
Massachusetts Larceny Defense
To better serve you, we have offices in Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts. Please click on the link to view our different office locations.
If you wish to speak with a Virginia larceny defense attorney, Maryland larceny defense attorney & Massachusetts larceny defense attorney please call us at 888-437-7747, email us or contact us via our fast on line form.
Our Maryland, Massachusetts & Virginia attorneys who provide larceny defense and staff in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.
Our attorneys are licensed to handle larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud in Virginia, larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud in Maryland, larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud in D.C. & larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud in Massachusetts, however we handle larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts at the present time.
Please click on attorneys to learn more about the criminal defense lawyers who assist clients with larceny/embezzlement/shoplifting/credit card fraud offenses in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.
