§ 21-1704. Grand and petit larceny defined.  


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  • Grand larceny is larceny committed in either of the following cases:

    1.  When the property taken is of value exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).

    2.  When such property, although not of value exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), is taken from the person of another.

    Larceny in other cases is petit larceny.

R.L.1910, § 2665.  Amended by Laws 1982, c. 277, § 4, operative Oct. 1, 1982; Laws 2001, c. 437, § 10, eff. July 1, 2001.