Category Archives: Larceny Fraud
What’s the Difference Between Theft, Larceny, and Fraud?
For thirty years, between 1991 and 2021, the property crime rate fell almost every year. The reduction was usually significant. Suddenly, in 2022, the property crime rate increased sharply. Law enforcement oversight dropped significantly in this area during pandemic lockdowns. In fact, many local law enforcement agencies stopped responding to larceny and theft calls,… Read More »
Examining 3 Versions Of Forgery Under The Virginia Criminal Code
The Virginia Criminal Code categorizes forgery as a version of fraud. At a baseline level, forgery generally involves a false document or similar device. In certain cases, the mere creation of a false device can qualify as forgery. But the use of a forged document or device — knowing or having a reason to… Read More »
Dissecting 4 Types Of Larceny Under Virginia Law
Larceny is often referred to generally as theft. Larceny occurs when a perpetrator takes property from a victim without authority and with the intent to deprive the victim of said property. Larceny typically turns on whether the offense occurred “from the person” or “not from the person.” When larceny occurs “from the person,” it… Read More »
Are There Different Versions of Larceny in Virginia?
Larceny is a type of theft crime under the Virginia Criminal Code. Unlike robbery, which involves force or the threat of force, larceny generally centers on the value of stolen money or goods in question. There are other types of larceny that revolve around the type of goods or chattels in question, such as… Read More »
Is it a Crime to Issue a Bad Check in Virginia?
The Virginia Criminal Code features numerous laws against theft, larceny, and fraud. Additionally, this category of state crime includes other offenses, such as the issuance of bad checks. Under Virginia law, any person who intentionally issues a check with insufficient funds can face criminal punishment for their actions. What is the Definition of a… Read More »
Virginia Man Arrested & Charged for Construction Site Thefts
Multiple state law enforcement agencies collaborated to arrest a Virginia man for the theft of approximately $170,000 in construction site materials, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. After receiving reports of stolen materials from several construction companies in the Dulles South Station region, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and Prince William County… Read More »
Three Variations of Larceny Under Virginia Criminal Law
Virginia criminal law defines larceny as the theft of property or other things of value. Larceny can happen “from the person” — meaning the perpetrator took it directly from the owner, like a pickpocket. Or larceny can happen “not from the person,” where the theft occurs when the owner is not present. In either… Read More »
Virginia Man Faces Criminal Charges after Burglary in Ashburn
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Virginia man for intent to commit larceny and other crimes, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. This man turned himself in to the authorities after a recent burglary. On August 5th, the Virginia man allegedly broke into a residence near the 20000 block of Smith… Read More »
Four Different Types of Larceny Crimes in Virginia
Larceny is another word for theft. From a legal standpoint, larceny refers to the unlawful taking of another person’s property, without any intention to return the property. Though the definition of and penalties for larceny crimes in Virginia fluctuates based on a number of circumstances, such as the type or value of the stolen… Read More »
Virginia Law Enforcement Arrests Three for Larceny and Robbery
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged two men and a woman for armed robbery, grand larceny and other crimes, as reported by WSET. Authorities continue to search for a third man in connection with these crimes. Law enforcement responded to a 911 call from a residential home. The resident requested urgent help… Read More »
