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...
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If you put something in your pocket, is that shoplifting?
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...
When does a Virginia theft become a felony offense?
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...
Shoplifting in Virginia is risky business
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...
What’s the difference between petty and grand larceny?
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...
Grand larceny: a common crime
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...
Theft cases can come with lengthy incarceration, fight back
In our previous blog post, we discussed burglary and some of the points that you can use to fight these charges. This isn't only theft crime that a person might face. No matter what type of theft charge you are facing, you should find out about what options you have...
Know the elements of burglary so you can fight these charges
Burglary charges are life-impacting charges because of the prison time, fines and social stigma associated with them. These aren't charges that are going to just go away. Instead, people who are charged with burglary have to build a strong defense. When you are...
Defense options for larceny depend on what happened
When you are charged with larceny, you are facing possible fines and incarceration. You are also facing a criminal record that could lead to issues with basic necessities like employment and housing. With that in mind, if you are facing these charges, you should seek...
Trial pending for middle school student accused of stealing milk
In the current state of the economy, municipalities and other government entities are having to find ways to cut costs so they can stay within budget. It seems like a bit of a ridiculous story when you read a headline stating that a middle school student is facing...