Virginia Larceny & Theft Defense

§ 18.2-95 (Grand) & § 18.2-96 (Petit) • D.J. Rivera, Esq.

§ 18.2-95 — Grand Larceny

Any person who commits simple larceny not from the person of another of goods and chattels of the value of $1,000 or more... shall be guilty of grand larceny.

§ 18.2-96 — Petit Larceny

Any person who commits simple larceny not from the person of another of goods and chattels of the value of less than $1,000 shall be guilty of petit larceny.

Penalties

Grand Larceny: Class 5 felony (up to 10 years)
Petit Larceny: Class 1 misdemeanor (up to 12 months jail)

Defense Strategies

Value of property under $1,000 threshold
Lack of intent to permanently deprive
Claim of right or ownership dispute
Illegal search and seizure
First-offender diversion programs

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