Under Wagoner, Oklahoma law, larceny is defined as the taking of another’s personal property by fraud or stealth, with the intent to deprive that person of their property. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1701
Oklahoma petit larceny laws call for penalties including fines and imprisonment.
FAQ: Oklahoma Petit Larceny Laws
The classification of larceny into “petit” and “grand” grew out of English common law, but both are French terms. Larceny comes in two types — petit (small) and grand (large). It is an easy way to understand the differences between them. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1703
In order to understand Oklahoma petit larceny laws, you must first understand the nature of grand larceny. Grand larceny is defined by statute as either a taking of property worth over $500, or the taking of property from another’s person, meaning from their body directly, regardless of the value of the property taken.
Taking property directly from another person’s body, be it a watch or purse or the like, puts that person at greater risk of harm and is thus a more serious crime. All other larceny falls under Oklahoma petit larceny laws. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1704
Claiming that the property taken was either abandoned or lost may not be a defense in Wagoner. If you find property that gives you sufficient knowledge or means to determine who the true owner is, you must take reasonable steps to find the owner. Otherwise, you could be convicted of larceny. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1702
Penalties
Petit larceny in Wagoner is punishable by a fine of between $10 and $500, imprisonment in the county jail for up to six months, or both. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1706
Initial Strategy Session: Wagoner Criminal Defense Attorney
If you are accused of violating Oklahoma petit larceny laws, talk to an experienced Wagoner criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Do not wait and do not speak to the police. Remember that everything that you say to them can and will be used against you.
For a low-cost consultation, call Wirth Law Office – Wagoner at 918-485-0335.
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