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Larceny vs. Theft

The Blanch Law Firm is composed of a highly skilled theft defense attorney team, many of whom have been recognized for their skill in criminal defense matters. Our criminal defense firm is highly sought after due to our ability to successfully defend clients from all forms of theft crimes, as evidence by our distinguished case history.

Our theft defense attorney team applies a results driven approach to defending all of our clients, assigning five or more criminal defense attorneys to every case. This provides both a comprehensive view of the every trial as well as a successful outcome for everyone we defend from theft charges. For example, our successful theft and larceny defense cases include:

■Our Client was charged with six counts of Forgery and six counts of Grand Larceny. The complainant claimed that our client had also made a statement confessing to the charges that they were accused of. The Blanch Law firm was able to get the charges against our client dismissed.
■Our Client was accused of Laundering the Proceeds of a massive interstate conspiracy to sell stolen goods. The Blanch Law Firm was able to have the federal charges for money laundering dismissed.

To learn more about The Blanch Law Firm’s theft defense attorney team, Contact us today at (646) 706-7722.

Theft Charges Versus Larceny Charges

At The Blanch Law Firm, our theft defense attorney team understands that not all theft crimes are created equal, certainly not in the eyes of the New York Larceny Penal Code. Larceny involves personal property, and must be capable of being possessed and carried away in one form or another. Theft is more of an umbrella term that could mean identity theft, intellectual property theft and so forth. For example real estate, services and other “intangibles” cannot be involved in a larceny charge.

If you are charged with larceny (whether petit larceny such as shoplifting or grand larceny such as taking $3,000 for work not completed) you need a highly qualified theft defense attorney who understands theft charges, larceny charges and the consequences.

Felony vs. Misdemeanor

Theft crimes and larceny crimes can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor depending upon the value of what was stolen. Article 190 of the New York Penal Code covers theft crimes, and lays out some serious penalties. A felony will have minimum prison time, meaning any conviction will lead to at least some time in prison, usually at least one year. Misdemeanor theft and misdemeanor larceny crimes can also carry jail time of the judge sees it as a necessary punishment.

Theft Defense Attorneys

At The Blanch Law Firm, our theft defense attorney team is dedicated to keeping our clients out of prison. Our ability to defend theft charges and larceny charges is well-respected, and our successful track record of defending clients speaks for itself. If you or someone you love has been charged with a theft crime or larceny, Contact The Blanch Law Firm today at (646) 706-7722.