Larceny and Possession of Stolen Property - Criminal and Traffic Law Help in NYC

Petite Larceny/ petty larceny:

This type of conviction usually involves the obtaining or stealing property that does not belong to you. This item usually has a value less than $50 dollars. You do not have to actually steal the item to be charged. If you conceal it and it is found in your possession, you can be charged. the penalty can be up to one year in prison and/or fines.

Grand Larceny in the forth degree:

This type of conviction usually involves the obtaining or stealing property that does not belong to you. This item usually has a value greater than $1,000 dollars. The punishment for this conviction has no minimum sentence for a first time offender. This means jail, prison, probation, community service, a fine, restitution or a conditional discharge are all potential sentences. jail time can be anywhere from 1 and 1/3 year to 4 years in prison.

Criminal possession of stolen property:

5th Degree: Class A mindeamenor

Knowingly stole property to benefit oneself or someone other than the property owner.

4th Degree: Class E felony

* over $1,000 dollars

*involves debit or credit card

*buying or selling of properties

* stolen items include firearms of any kind

* religious items used in worship

* any gas that can be used to manufacture methamphetamine

3rd Degree: Class D felony

* exceeds value of $3,000 dollars

2nd Degree: Class C felony

*exceeds $50,000 dollars

1st degree:

* Over $1,000,000 dollars

Section	Offense	Class
165.00	Misapplication of property.	A MISD
165.05	Unauthorized use of a vehicle in the third degree.	A MISD
165.06	Unauthorized use of a vehicle in the second degree.	E FELONY
165.07	Unlawful use of secret scientific material.	E FELONY
165.08	Unauthorized use of a vehicle in the first degree.	D FELONY
165.09	Auto stripping in the third degree.	A MISD
165.10	Auto stripping in the second degree.	E FELONY
165.11	Auto stripping in the first degree.	D FELONY
165.15	Theft of services.	A MISD
165.16	Unauthorized sale of certain transportation services.	B MISD
165.17	Unlawful use of credit card, debit card or public benefit card.	A MISD
165.20	Fraudulently obtaining a signature.	A MISD
165.25	Jostling.	A MISD
165.30	Fraudulent accosting.	A MISD
165.35	Fortune telling.	B MISD
165.40	Criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree.	A MISD
165.45	Criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree.	E FELONY
165.50	Criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree.	D FELONY
165.52	Criminal possession of stolen property in the second degree.	C FELONY
165.54	Criminal possession of stolen property in the first degree.	B FELONY
165.55	Criminal possession of stolen property; presumptions.
165.60	Criminal possession of stolen property; no defense.
165.65	Criminal possession of stolen property; corroboration.
165.70	Definitions.
165.71	Trademark counterfeiting in the third degree.	A MISD
165.72	Trademark counterfeiting in the second degree.	E FELONY
165.73	Trademark counterfeiting in the first degree.	C FELONY
165.74	Seizure and destruction of goods bearing counterfeit trademarks.

Crimes fall in different categories under the laws of New York and are subject to certain guidelines when it comes to sentencing depending on the nature and circumstances of the crime. See New York's sentencing guideline.

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