Title: New York Grand and Petty Larceny Laws and Charges | CriminalDefenseLawyer.com
Headings: New York Laws on Petit and Grand Larceny and Shoplifting
New York Laws on Petit and Grand Larceny and Shoplifting
Like many states, New York classifies its larceny offenses according to the value of the stolen property—and, in some cases, according to the type of property involved in the larceny.
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Defining Larceny Under New York Law
Classification of Larceny Offenses and Penalties in New York
Petit Larceny
Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree
Grand Larceny in the Third Degree
Grand Larceny in the Second Degree
Grand Larceny in the First Degree
Sentencing Enhancements for Persistent Offenders
Shoplifting Penalties in New York
Criminal Penalties for Shoplifting
Civil Penalties for Shoplifting
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Content: The criminal penalties for shoplifting are based on the value of the merchandise involved. See above for larceny penalties. Although many states treat shoplifting as a misdemeanor, it's not difficult to see how quickly shoplifting can become a serious felony in New York. A person who steals an item worth more than $1,000, such as a smartphone, faces felony penalties. In addition to shoplifting, New York also punishes criminal possession of an anti-security item (like a coated bag or security tag remover), when the person intends to use the device to steal merchandise. This offense is a class B misdemeanor and carries up to three months in jail and a $500 fine. Civil Penalties for Shoplifting
In addition to criminal penalties for larceny (as described above), a person who commits shoplifting in New York (or the parent or legal guardian of a minor who commits shoplifting) may be held civilly liable to the store owner or merchant for the following: the retail price of the merchandise, if not returned in a sellable condition, in an amount not to exceed $1,500, plus
a penalty not to exceed $75 or the greater of five times the retail price (with a cap of $500). (N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 11-105;