Grand Larceny in New York
Under New York law Larceny is defined as the wrongful taking of another person’s property with the intent to deprive that person of their property and to withhold it from them.
Grand Larceny is a special category of Larceny in which the value of the property taken falls into a number of specific categories. The possible punishments for a Grand Larceny conviction can be severe.
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What puts a person at risk of being prosecuted for Grand Larceny crimes in New York?
Under New York law the wrongful taking of another person’s property with the intent to deprive that person of their property and to withhold it from them is punished as Larceny. There are a number of factors that can elevate the crime from Larceny to Grand Larceny. These factors include:
- The value of the property taken exceeds one thousand dollars.
- The property was a public record.
- The property was scientific material.
- The property was a credit or debit card.
- The property was taken directly from another person or obtained by extortion.
- The property was a firearm.
- The property was a motor vehicle valued at more than one hundred dollars.
- The property was a religious item of faith with a value of more than one hundred dollars that was kept for use connected with religious services.
- The property was a telecommunication access device the person taking it intends to use unlawfully.
- The property was ammonia in liquid or gas form and the person taking it intends to use it to manufacture methamphetamine.
Grand Larceny crimes in New York is split into several levels which range from a class E felony to a class A felony.
What are the specific New York laws related to Grand Larceny?
Grand Larceny crimes in New York is governed by several sections of Article 155 of the New York Penal Law:
- Section 155.30 governs Grand larceny in the fourth degree.
- Section 155.45 governs Grand larceny in the third degree.
- Section 155.40 governs Grand larceny in the second degree.
- Section 155.42 governs Grand larceny in the first degree.
- Section 155.43 governs aggravated Grand larceny of an automated teller machine.
While there are some other differences between the different degrees of Grand Larceny, the main difference is the value of the property taken.
For example, in Grand larceny in the fourth degree, the property only generally needs to be valued at one thousand dollars, however, in Grand larceny in the first degree it must generally be valued at one million dollars.
What crimes are related to Grand Larceny crimes in New York?
There are a number of laws related to Grand Larceny crimes in New York. Article 155 of the New York Penal Law also includes a section for the Grand Larceny of an automated teller machine. The section also includes Petit Larceny which is a lesser crime to which Grand Larceny may be reduced.
There are also some related federal crimes including 10 U.S. Code § 921.Art. 121 which governs Larceny and wrongful appropriation under federal law.
Grand Larceny crimes are also generally theft by definition as they involve the taking of another’s property. Individuals charged with Grand Larceny may also face civil charges from the individual’s whose property they took including conversion of property claims.
What are some major grand larceny cases in New York?
Grand Larceny crimes are frequently prosecuted in New York. Recently there have been some high profile cases involving celebrities and others involving high dollar amounts. In one case two men stole a wedding videotape from Jennifer Lopez and attempted to sell it for one million dollars. They were arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court on charges of conspiracy, attempted grand larceny and possession of stolen property.
In another notable case Anna Sorokin, a German immigrant to the United States claimed to be a wealthy heiress to an enormous fortune. She alleged that she was the descendant of a wealthy family with nearly $60 million in assets and that she was having difficulty getting her money from Germany to the United States.
She had other people pay for hotel rooms, taxies, and other expenses for her and ran up a $270,000 bill over a period of 10 months. When her scam began to unravel she was put on trial on grand larceny and theft of services.
What agencies investigate and prosecute Grand Larceny crimes in New York?
Investigations for Grand Larceny crimes in New York are carried out at a number of levels and may involve local police departments, federal investigatory agencies, and the State’s Office of the Attorney General.
Since Grand Larceny crimes involve the theft of property investigations generally begin with the individual who has been deprived of their property reporting the alleged theft to police. The local police department will then investigate the alleged theft and refer any findings to state prosecutors once they have made a determination that it is likely a crime has occurred.
Defending against a Grand Larceny charge in New York can be complicated because of the scope of prosecution and the possible overlap with Federal Law. For this reason, it is important to reach out to a skilled criminal defense attorney to ensure that you or a loved one have the best representation possible.
What are some of the penalties if you are convicted of Grand Larceny crimes in New York?
Individuals who are found guilty and convicted of Grand Larceny crimes in New York face between an E felony and a B felony.
Sentences can range from 1.3 to 4 years probation with no jail time to a possible maximum of 25 years imprisonment depending upon the degree of Grand Larceny for which the individual is convicted. There may also be some related state and federal punishments for other related crimes.
Since those who are found guilty of Grand Larceny crimes in New York face the possibility of up to 25 years in prison, it is absolutely critical that they consult a skilled defense attorney.
What are some defenses to Grand Larceny charges in New York?
In order to successfully prosecute Grand Larceny crimes in New York, a prosecutor must prove that an accused individual has violated all elements of the charged offense under the New York Penal Law. Good defense attorneys understand how to successfully defend against criminal charges by attacking specific elements of the statute and using affirmative defenses.
Under New York Law, Larceny is defined as the wrongful taking of another person’s property with the intent to deprive that person of their property and to withhold it from them. Therefore, a skilled defense attorney will attack specific elements of that crime and attempt to show that the property was not taken with the intent to deprive a person of it.
That is just one of the many strategies a skilled defense attorney might use to defend you or your loved one in a Grand Larceny case in New York. Defending against any Grand Larceny related charge in New York needs a well thought out defense strategy as the prosecutions often bring many criminal charges and the consequences of a conviction can be incredibly severe.
Why would I need an attorney if I am charged with Grand Larceny crimes in New York?
Anyone who has been charged with Grand Larceny crimes in New York or who has had a family member charged with such a crime should contact a qualified attorney as soon as possible.
Defending against a Grand Larceny related charge in New York requires an attorney to consider the may possible additional crimes with which an individual may be charged, the elements of each of those crimes, and how they might be negated.
The consequences of taking a guilty plea or being convicted of Grand Larceny crimes in New York can be incredibly severe. Every degree of Grand Larceny carries with it felony level charges and such charges can be catastrophic for someone’s criminal record. It is therefore absolutely critical to contact a skilled attorney to handle your case.
“Grand Larceny crimes in New York” in the News
Article #1:
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Arrest of Former Cop for Preying on Immigrants in Money-for-licenses Scam.
Charge: Grand Larceny in the Third and Fourth Degree, Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree, Petit Larceny, and Official Misconduct.
Allegations: misuse of position for personal gain and improper acquisition of money.
In December 2012, Miguel A. Rodriguez of Dutchess County was arrested and arraigned for scamming immigrants seeking immigration assistance and drivers licenses out of thousands of dollars while serving as a police officer and official liaison with the Latino community in the Village of Wappingers Falls.
Mr. Rodrigues faces eight counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree along with several other related charges. Overall Mr. Rodriguez defrauded his victims out of more than $13,000.
The top count with which Mr. Rodriguez is charged carries a maximum sentence of 2 1/3 to seven years imprisonment.
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Article #2:
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Arrests of Five Individuals Charged with Auto Insurance Fraud
Charge: Falsifying Business Records, Insurance Fraud, and Attempted Grand Larceny.
Allegations: Misuse of insurance claims to obtain financial gain.
In 2018, five individuals were arrested in connection with an auto insurance scheme in which they allegedly purchased or increased automobile insurance policy coverage after their vehicles were already damaged, and then misrepresented the dates of loss in claims submitted to their insurance carriers.
The Attorney General said that the individuals purchased car insurance after their car was already damaged, increased their coverage amount, or reduced their deductible before filing a false claim with their insurance company. The arrests were carried out in connection with an investigation known as “Operation Crash & Buy II” designed to crack down on false insurance claims.
If convicted each defendant faces a maximum of 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison.
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Article #3:
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Indictment of Former Orange County Resident Posing as A “Dying Bride” For Felony Fraud & Larceny.
Charge: Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree, Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Third Degree.
Allegations: fraudulent acquisition of money through a charity scheme.
In 2012, Jessica Vega was arrested and indicted for posing as a terminally ill bride and soliciting thousands of dollars from charitable residents in the Mid-Hudson region.
She informed the community that she was terminally ill from cancer with less than one year to live and that before her impending death she wanted to have a dream wedding and honeymoon. She married in 2010 and went to Aruba for her honeymoon with funds solicited from the members of the Mid-Hudson region community.
It was subsequently discovered that Ms. Vega was not terminally ill and charges were brought by the local authorities.
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