Larceny Crimes in Oklahoma are serious crimes that could land a person in jail or with a criminal record. There are many types of larceny in Oklahoma. The offense could be considered either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on what kind of larceny you are charged with. It is essential to understand precisely what classification of larceny you are being charged with. Because of the range of larceny offenses, your larceny charge could result in serious jail time.
How Is Larceny Defined In Oklahoma?
In legal terms, theft is called larceny. In Oklahoma, the basic definition of larceny is taking someone else’s property without force. Additionally, the property must be taken from someone in a location that is not their home. This is different from burglary, which involves unlawfully breaking into a home and taking property. Larceny is also different from robbery. Robbery involves taking property from someone by using a threat or force.
What Are Some Different Types Of Larceny?
There are a variety of crimes that can be considered larceny in Oklahoma. Some examples of crimes that fall under larceny in Oklahoma include:
- Shoplifting or larceny from a retailer
- Stealing a bike
- Pickpocketing
- Taking someone’s purse
- Stealing something from inside a car
Oklahoma’s criminal laws also include more specific larceny offenses. Some larceny crimes detailed in Oklahoma’s criminal statutes include:
- Larceny of lost property
- Larceny of train, airline, or other passenger tickets
- Embezzlement
- Larceny of a dog or other domestic animal
- Larceny of trade secrets
- Larceny of cable
- Larceny of gas
These larceny crimes are handled similarly to other larceny offenses.
There are also two categories of larceny in Oklahoma: petit larceny and grand larceny. Oklahoma distinguishes between these two types of larceny based on the value of the stolen property in the crime.
What Is Petit Larceny?
Petit Larceny is considered the lowest theft offense in Oklahoma. If the value of the stolen property is less than $1,000 and it wasn’t taken from someone’s person, the theft is categorized as petit larceny. In Oklahoma, petit larceny is considered a misdemeanor. The penalty for petit larceny in Oklahoma is up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.
What Is Grand Larceny?
Grand larceny occurs when the value of the stolen property is more than $1,000 or when something has been stolen from someone’s person (it doesn’t matter what the value is). In Oklahoma, grand larceny is a felony.
What Is The Punishment For Grand Larceny?
Unlike petit larceny, the punishment for grand larceny is complicated. Some of the penalties upon being convicted of grand larceny include:
- If the value of the stolen property was less than $1,000, the prison sentence cannot be over one year, and the fine may not exceed $1,000.
- If the value of the stolen property is $2,500 or more but less than $15,000, the charge involves up to a $1,000 fine, plus either jail time up to one year or prison time up to five years.
- If the stolen property has a value of $15,000 or more, the sentence increases to up to eight years in prison (in addition to a $1,000 fine).
Tulsa Larceny Lawyers
If you face larceny charges, there could be a range of implications. Depending on the nature of the charge, you may be looking at significant jail time or either a deferred or suspended sentence and probation. Or in many other cases the charge is false and its gets dismissed. A Tulsa criminal defense attorney understands all aspects of a larceny case and can aid you in your defense.
The criminal defense attorneys at Tulsa Criminal Lawyers Law Firm have experience representing clients charged with larceny. Our lawyers are available to walk you through the specific facts of your larceny case and assist you in determining how to proceed. To schedule a consultation with a member of our team, call 918-416-0358 or contact us online.