Larceny $2500 To $20000
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 is the unlawful taking and carrying away of another's property without consent. The degree of the offense depends on the value of the property taken; when the value is between $2,500 and $20,000, it is classified as a fourth degree felony.
Possible Punishment
Basic sentence of 18 months imprisonment; fine up to $5,000. Upon completion of any prison sentence, the offender is subject to a mandatory period of parole of 1 year.
Local Context
New Mexico's larceny statute establishes a tiered system based on the value of stolen property. Larceny of property valued under $500 is a petty misdemeanor; $500 to $2,500 is a misdemeanor; $2,500 to $20,000 is a fourth degree felony; and over $20,000 is a third degree felony. The valuation is typically determined by the fair market value of the property at the time and place of the taking.
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.
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Information provided for general reference. Statutory text is summarized and may not reflect the most recent amendments. All persons listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.