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Petty larceny

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003746

The theft of property with a value below a certain monetary threshold, distinguishing it from grand larceny. It is generally considered a misdemeanor offense, carrying lighter penalties such as fines or short jail sentences. The specific monetary limit for petty larceny is established by state statutes and can differ considerably across jurisdictions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003746
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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