Fairfax Theft Lawyers (18.2-96)

Our Fairfax Theft Lawyer Explains The Difference Between Petite Larceny Law Section 18.2-96 and Grand Larceny Law Section 18.2-96.

If you were arrested for a theft charge in Fairfax County Virginia ? most probably, you are worried about the consequences of such possible conviction.  

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Our Fairfax Theft Lawyer can review your case and provide you with criminal defense representation.

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In Virginia, the main difference between a Virginia Petite Larceny conviction and a Virginia Grand Larceny conviction is that the former is a Misdemeanor while the later is a Felony.  

Furthermore, if the value of cash or items, which were stolen from another person, is larger than $5 then it is a Grand Larceny otherwise, it is a Petite Larceny.

But if the goods were stolen from a store with a value greater than $200 that constitutes Grand Larceny, otherwise it is a Petite Larceny.

What are Possible Defense Strategies by Your Fairfax Theft Lawyer if You Are Convicted of a Grand Larceny?

First of all, If the value of the stolen goods is proven to be less than $200, furthermore there is a possibility of dropping the charges from Grand Larceny to Petite Larceny. Establishing the value of the shoplifted merchandise is essential to establish the proper criminal law section conviction.

As an example you are shopping at Home Depot, you take a small tool and put it in your pocket, the security guard can arrest you on the spot with Larceny charges. Contact our Fairfax Criminal Lawyers, so they can assist you with a criminal defense strategy.

Virginia Law Section 18.2-103 Explained By our Fairfax Larceny Attorney.

In Virginia, you can be convicted of Larceny if you hide or conceal, alter tags, or make any changes to merchandise. Furthermore, you do not need to step out of the store to be charged with criminal charges for larceny. 

Other Theft Offenses That Our Fairfax Larceny Attorneys Can Defend Against:

• Petite Larceny
• Grand Larceny
• Fraud
• Shoplifting
• Forgery
• Car Jacking
• Burglary
• Identity Theft
• Robbery
• Credit Card Theft
• Embezzlement