Michigan Larceny Crimes

If you have been charged with larceny, you need to call the attorneys of Veritas Criminal Defense immediately to being preparing your defense. These types of charges can carry significant jail time, probation, and fines. In many cases, these charges can be reduced or dismissed with the assistance of a qualified criminal defense attorney.

Larceny is the legal term for theft. In Michigan the penalties associated with larceny are tied to the value of the property alleged to have been stolen. For example, larceny of property worth less than $1,000 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00 or 3 times the value of the property stolen. Larceny of property worth more than $1,000 is a felony and is punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or 3 times the value of the property stolen. There are other factors taken into consideration when determining a sentence for the crime of larceny like the status of the defendant as a repeat offender.

In today’s world, it is very common for larceny crimes to be coupled with wire fraud or Internet-based crimes. You need a criminal defense attorney who is familiar with these various forms of larceny charges and who understands how to best fight these charges.

The penalties for larceny crimes in Michigan are harsh. You need a qualified criminal defense attorney to assist you in your case.