PL 155.30 · Article 155
Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree
Grand larceny in the fourth degree is stealing property worth more than $1,000, or property of any value taken from a person, by extortion, or a firearm, vehicle or credit card. It is a felony.
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- You stole property.
- The value exceeded $1,000, or the property fell into a listed category such as a firearm, motor vehicle, credit card or property taken from a person.
- You intended to deprive the owner or appropriate the property.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The valuation is wrong — the property is worth $1,000 or less, which reduces the charge to petit larceny.
- You had a claim of right or a legitimate agreement covering the property.
- The prosecution cannot connect you to the taking.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class E Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 4 years and a fine of up to Up to $5,000.
Value disputes are the most common way this charge is reduced. Receipts, appraisals and repair estimates matter early.
Every case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is general, not legal advice.
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