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Larceny

Defense against misdemeanor larceny and theft charges in Wake County.

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What This Covers

Larceny in North Carolina requires a taking of property, without the owner's consent, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. All three elements have to be present.

Intent is the element most often in issue, because it concerns what a person meant at the time rather than what happened, and it is the distinction between a theft and a misunderstanding.

Whether larceny is charged as a misdemeanour or a felony generally depends on the value of the property and the circumstances of the taking.

At a Glance

Elements: Taking, lack of consent, intent to permanently deprive
Charge level: Generally depends on value and circumstances

Provider

John McWilliam is a criminal defense attorney practising in Raleigh and the Wake County courts. Consultations are offered without charge.

Service area: Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Apex, Wake Forest, Wake County.

Full details of this service, including current pricing guidance and frequently asked questions, are on the company's own page: theraleighcriminallawyer.com/misdemeanors/larceny.