Sentencing for a Grand Larceny, as with most theft-related crimes, depends largely on the amount of money alleged to have been stolen by a defendant.  New York Grand Larceny Charges are brought as felony criminal charges and are used to prosecute any theft over $1,000.  Petit Larceny, theft under $1,000, is prosecuted as a misdemeanor offense.

Grand Larceny Charges & Penalties

Grand larceny charges in New York come in one of the following four degrees:

• Grand Larceny in the First Degree
  • NY Penal Law § 155.42
  • Class B felony
  • A class B felony in New York is punishable by up to 25 years in prison
• Grand Larceny in the Second Degree
  • NY Penal Law § 155.40
  • Class C felony
  • A class C felony in New York is punishable by up to 15 years in prison
• Grand Larceny in the Third Degree
  • NY Penal Law § 155.35
  • Class D felony
  • A class D felony in New York is punishable by up to 7 years in prison
• Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree
  • NY Penal Law § 155.30
  • Class E felony
  • A class E felony in New York is punishable by up to 4 years in prison

Grand Larceny Sentencing Guidelines

The law does not outline specific sentences for the various classifications of grand larceny; rather, judges are given discretion within the limitations outlined by the statute.  There are a variety of factors which will likely weigh in on a grand larceny sentencing decision; some of these such factors are:

• Prior criminal record
• Ability to pay restitution
• Family and community ties

Grand Larceny:  A Serious Charge

No matter the degree, grand larceny is a serious charge that carries with it the potential for significant consequences.  If you are facing grand larceny charges, Contact the larceny defense team at The Blanch Law Firm today.  Your first one-hour consultation is complimentary.