Larceny

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002925",
  "term": "Larceny",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property belonging to another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. This offense requires both a physical act of taking and a specific mental state of intent to steal. Larceny is a common law crime, and its elements are codified in modern statutes, often categorized as petty larceny or grand larceny based on the value of the stolen property.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/larceny/"
}