Larceny & Theft

Unlike other, more familiar charges like theft and fraud, embezzlement is less common.  If you’ve been charged with the offense, you may not be completely clear about what exactly the prosecutor needs to do to find you guilty.   Under Virginia Law, embezzlement is...

Property crimes are some of the most common criminal offenses. In Virginia, there are numerous different kinds of theft offenses that people can commit. The state can charge you with crimes ranging from grand larceny to armed robbery. The circumstances involved at the...

If you hear the word “forgery,” you probably imagine copying someone’s signature or signing a document in their place. What you may not immediately think of is identity theft or forging artwork. Still, all of these things are forgery, and they can also constitute a...

As a citizen of Virginia, you have a right to live your life without undue interference from law enforcement. At the same time, police officers have a job to do in terms of preventing crimes and ensuring that the law is upheld. Occasionally, this can be a difficult...

In Virginia, larceny is more or less like theft. It is the unlawful taking away of another person's property without their consent and with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of their rightfully owned property. In Virginia, there are two classes of...

You're at the store making some purchases when you realize that you should have gotten a cart. You have more items than you can hold comfortably. However, you're also in a hurry, so you just put one item in your pocket and gather up the rest.  However, a store...

Theft is a crime that deprives someone of the value of goods or services to which they have a lawful right. Someone steals by eating at a restaurant and running off without paying or by pocketing items and leaving the store with them. Those arrested for theft offenses...

In 1980, the State of Virginia increased the threshold for felony charges to $200. Despite inflation in the years since, government leaders have not yet conceded another raise is necessary. At the law firm of , our experts understand the...

When Virginia residents like you face larceny charges, you may wonder about the impact a conviction could have on your life. Unfortunately, all convictions will leave a negative imprint behind. For this reason, those facing such criminal charges may...

Sometimes, the decisions made at certain points of life are not always ones to be proud of. Due to a number of factors, including poverty, poor health and the threat of bankruptcy, many Virginia residents commit acts of theft that can permanently ruin their...