- Chapter 14, Article 16 of the North Carolina General Statutes deals with larceny.balance image by YvesBonnet from Fotolia.com
Historically, common law larceny was defined as the unlawful taking and carrying away of another's property with the intent to permanently deprive him of the property. Modernly, states had altered the elements of larceny by statute. North Carolina's criminal code is contained in Chapter 14 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Article 16 (§ 14-70.0 to § 14-86.4) deal specifically with larceny. - Section'70 of Article 16 abolishes the distinctions between grand and petit larceny. All larceny in the state of North Carolina is a Class H felony. These felonies are punishable by 10 years imprisonment, fine or both.
- Section 14-71 of Article 16 makes the knowing receiver of stolen goods just as guilty as the thief. The conviction for this crime is not contingent on the arrest or conviction of the original thief. Also, it's not required that the receiver of stolen goods have absolute knowledge that the goods were stolen--if there was a reasonable grounds to believe the goods were stolen, the receiver can be convicted. This crime is also a class H felony.
- The remainder of Article 16 specifies punishments for larceny of various specific objects. Section 14'72.3, for examples, makes removal of shopping cart from the shopping premises a Class 3 misdemeanor. Under Section 14'72.5, larceny of motor fuel worth less than $1,000 is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Section 14'79 makes it a class H felony to steal or aid in the stealing of ginseng. Under Section 14'81 it is a Class H felony to steal horses, mules, swine or cattle, but a Class I felony (5 years, fine or both) to steal a dog.
§ 14'70. Distinctions Between Grand and Petit Larceny Abolished
§ 14'71. Receiving Stolen Goods
Larceny of Other Specific Objects
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