Crime

Larceny (theft)

Larceny is the legal term for theft or stealing.  If the value of the things stolen equals $1,000 or less, we call that petit larceny which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and up to $500 in fines.  If the value of the things stolen is more than $1,000, we call that grand larceny, which is a felony.  If the value is between $1,000 and $5,000, a court can impose up to 5 years in prison and a fine.  If the value is $5,000 or more, a court can sentence someone to a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.  

S.C. Code Section 16-13-30.   

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