Larceny Under $1200 is the stealing of money or goods valued at less than $1200.
Larceny Under $1200 is a misdemeanor offense in Massachusetts. The penalties for this crime may include jail time, probation, fines, and restitution.
What are the elements of Larceny Under $1200?
To secure a conviction for petty theft in Massachusetts, the prosecutor must establish three elements beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Taking and Carrying Away: The defendant must have physically transferred the property from another person’s control to their own, regardless of the extent or duration of movement.
- Property of Another: It must be established that the property was owned or possessed by someone other than the defendant. The amount is under $1200.
- Intent to Deprive Permanently: The intent of the defendant must be to permanently deprive the owner of the property.
The only elements are the same for Larceny Over except that the amount is over $1200.
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Legal Defenses
Common defenses to larceny charges include lack of intent to permanently deprive the victim of the property, absence of actual theft where the individual was merely in possession of the stolen goods, no actual act of stealing the goods, and lack of involvement in the theft as a bystander. Other defense include demonstrating that the prosecutor cannot prove the case.
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