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Petty larceny

Petty larceny logo #10101) Most shoplifting
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petty larceny

petty larceny logo #21214n. a term used in many states for theft of a small amount of money or objects of little value (such as less than $500). It is distinguished from grand larceny, which is theft of property of greater worth and a felony punishable by a term in state prison. Petty larceny is a misdemeanor with a maximum punishment of a term in the county jail. States w...
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Petty Larceny

Petty Larceny logo #21213n.It is theft or srime of money, objects or psomeones property of a small value.It is distinguished from grand larceny which is theft of a bigger value and is punishable with a term in state prison whereas in petit larceny it can be maximum with a term in county jail.
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petty larceny

petty larceny logo #21814 theft of goods worth 1 shilling (12 old pence) or less, a non-capital felony for which the usual punishment was *whipping (with *transportation being introduced during the eighteenth century). See also *larceny, *grand larceny
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Petty Larceny

Petty Larceny logo #22642A term used in many states for theft of a small amount of money or objects of little value (such as less than $500). It is distinguished from grand larceny which is theft of property of greater worth, which is a felony punishable by a term in state prison. Petty larceny is a misdemeanor punishable at maximum with a term in the county jail.
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