PL 155.42 · Article 155
Grand Larceny in the First Degree
The most serious larceny charge applies when property worth more than $1,000,000 is stolen, or in certain deed-theft cases involving an occupied home or a vulnerable owner.
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- You stole property.
- The value exceeded $1,000,000, or the case fits the deed-theft provisions for residential property.
- You intended to deprive the owner or appropriate the property.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The valuation does not reach the threshold.
- The deed or title transfer was authorized.
- You lacked intent to defraud or deprive.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class B Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 25 years and a fine of up to Up to $5,000.
Every case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is general, not legal advice.