In Tulsa, crimes are defined by Oklahoma state law. Under statute, “Larceny is the taking of personal property accomplished by fraud or stealth, and with intent to deprive another thereof.” Larceny involves anything “held for sale in retail or wholesale establishments. . .”
The circumstances of the crime are important in determining how a larceny is charged. As in the definition above, the item must have been taken from somewhere it was being offered for sale. Without this element, the larceny will fall under another type.
Classification and Punishment
Larceny is classified by the value of the items that were taken, and larceny from a retailer is no different. Also, the number of prior convictions are important. For first convictions where the value is below $500, the offender is subject to up to 30 days in jail and no more than a $500 fine. Second offenses can bring 30 days to a year in jail, and up to a $1,000 fine. For any additional convictions, the prison sentence is between two and five years.
If the value of the stolen property is between $500 and $1,000, this is a felony with a potential of up to one year in jail and no more than $5,000 in fines. You may also be required to pay the victim restitution. For values of over $1,000, the prison sentence is between one and five years.
A Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You
If you are facing charges for larceny from a retailer, regardless of the value involved, you should explore your options with a Tulsa criminal defense attorney.
For a initial and confidential consultation, call the Seventh Street Tulsa Law Firm today at 918-932-2777.