Even for experienced Rochester criminal defense lawyers, it is not always easy to determine what degree of larceny should be charged following an alleged theft of property. While in many cases the offense is charged is based purely on the value of the property, there are cases where the seriousness of the theft is not […]
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Criminal Defense Lawyer For Petit Larceny Arrest Petit Larceny is a class A misdemeanor in the Rochester area. Class A misdemeanors are the highest level of misdemeanor in New York State and only one level below a felony offense. Misdemeanors are crimes, and a conviction would result in the defendant having a criminal record. For […]
Petit Larceny Arrest Criminal Defense Attorney Petit larceny is the criminal offense most commonly charged in the Rochester area for the stealing of property. While more serious offenses involving larceny require proof that the value of the stolen property was more than one thousand dollars, Petit Larceny has no minimum dollar amount associated with it. […]
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