Larceny Under $100
Legal Definition
A person commits larceny by stealing the personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of that property. Larceny under $100 refers to theft of property valued at less than one hundred dollars. The offense requires both the unlawful taking and the specific intent to steal.
Possible Punishment
Up to 6 months in county jail and a fine up to $500. Larceny is classified by the value of the property stolen; theft of property valued under $100 is treated as a petty misdemeanor under New Mexico law.
Local Context
The value threshold determines the offense level: under $100 is petty misdemeanor; $100–$250 is misdemeanor; $250–$2,500 is fourth degree felony; $2,500–$20,000 is third degree felony; over $20,000 is second degree felony. Repeat offenses or theft from certain victims (such as the elderly) may result in enhanced charges under § 30-16-1.1 NMSA.
Property-Crime Cases in Doña Ana County
Property charges in New Mexico scale with dollar value and circumstances. The same shoplifting conduct can be a petty misdemeanor or a felony depending on the value of what was taken, and burglary escalates sharply when the structure is a home or someone is inside. That is why our charge database lists several versions of larceny and burglary with different classifications.
Property cases also drive a large share of repeat bookings: failure to appear on an older larceny case frequently brings someone back into the detention center on a bench warrant alongside any new charge.
Related Guides
Misdemeanor vs. Felony in New Mexico: Sentences, Courts, and Consequences
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Bench Warrants and Failure to Appear in New Mexico: How a Missed Court Date Becomes a Booking
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