In Wagoner, Oklahoma, larceny is a crime of theft. Each crime of theft has its own characteristics and flavor.
Larceny from the house Oklahoma is a felony offense, with significant fines and jail time upon conviction.
What is Larceny in Wagoner?
Larceny is an intentional taking through the use of fraud or stealth. The statute is written quite broadly to allow prosecution of a broad variety of situations. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1701
A cable installation employee comes into a business ostensibly to install or repair some cable line. But if he happens to pocket a cell phone that is left out on a desk unattended, he could be found guilty of grand larceny if the phone is worth more than $500.
A home is a place that we need to feel safe in. Therefore, if the cable guy takes anything while in a person’s home, he may be convicted of larceny from the house Oklahoma, regardless of the value of the item taken. The penalties are harsh.
FAQ: Larceny from the House Oklahoma
The cable guy comes into your home and while you are in the kitchen checking something on the stove, he quickly grabs a ring accidentally left on the TV stand before you return. He shoves it in a pocket and continues whistling while he untangles cables from the back of your TV.
Under Oklahoma law, he just committed a felony. Houses, dwellings, and vessels are protected spaces.
Larceny from the house Oklahoma is punishable by a prison term of up to 10 years. It is considered grand (large) larceny and is a more serious crime than is the so-called petit (small) larceny. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1703
Normally grand larceny in Wagoner is punishable by a prison term of up to five years. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1705
However, larceny from the house Oklahoma carries an enhanced penalty. If convicted, you can spend up to 10 years in prison.
The value of the item is immaterial. It is the disregard for the safety of the home that causes the sentence to be so harsh.
Initial Strategy Session: Wagoner Criminal Defense Attorney
If you are under investigation or have been charged with larceny from the house Oklahoma, talk to an experienced Wagoner criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Do not wait and do not speak to the police. Remember that everything that you say to them can and will be used against you.
For a low-cost consultation, call Wirth Law Office – Wagoner at 918-485-0335.
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