Larceny

In Connecticut, larceny regulations are extensive and encompass quite a few different theft crimes. If you have been charged with larceny, it is important that you do not risk speaking to the authorities or appearing in court without having experienced legal counsel on your side. Fortunately, with the Law Offices of Pat Brown, you will not have to tackle this challenging legal battle on your own. Our team is here for you, ready to take on this fight and prepared to craft the powerful defense you need.

What Is Larceny?

In Connecticut, larceny is referred to as the wrongful act of obtaining, taking, or withholding another person's property with the intent to deprive the owner of that property permanently or to appropriate it to a third individual. Generally, larceny includes theft of services, property, embezzlement, extortion, shoplifting, receiving stolen property, and keeping lost property without reasonably trying to find the owner. 

Degrees of Larceny

There are six degrees of larceny crimes in Connecticut. This means that if you are convicted of larceny, the value of the property stolen will be a critical factor in determining what your penalty will be. For instance, larceny in the sixth degree is referenced as petty larceny and the lowest level of these theft offenses. Under Connecticut laws, this charge applies when the dollar value of the stolen items is around $500 or less. But penalties can include anything from fines up to $500 and even imprisonment up to three months. 

The Law Offices of Pat Brown Can Help

The Law Offices of Pat Brown provides criminal defense representation to all those who need it throughout Connecticut. As the founder and owner of the firm, Attorney Pat Brown primarily focuses on criminal defense work, trials, and appeals and assisting those who have been accused of both state and federal crimes. 

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