Category Archives: Larceny Fraud
Officials Credit Special Enforcement Campaigns for Violent Crime Reduction
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says the violent crime rate in the Commonwealth is down 11 percent since 2023, largely thanks to a pair of special law enforcement campaigns. In a special ceremony, Miyares joined Governor Glenn Youngkin to tout the programs’ accomplishments on the two-year anniversary. Speaking before a crowd of law enforcement,… Read More »
Jail Release in Accidental Weapons Possession Cases
“Accidental” weapons, drugs, and other contraband possession cases are very common. In criminal court, possession has three elements (close proximity, actual knowledge, and exclusive control). But at the arrest phase, possession only has one element (general proximity). If Mary is driving her husband’s car and she doesn’t know about the handgun in the glove… Read More »
Non-DUI Alcohol Infractions in Virginia
Halloween is the first of a series of major fall/winter holidays. It’s also the beginning of drinking season, a time when alcohol consumption vastly increases. Drinking season usually lasts from Halloween until New Year’s Day. Many people drink more than they should to celebrate the holidays. Other people drink excessively to dampen the depressing… Read More »
NY Authorities Arrest Wanted VA Man
In October 2024, Ithaca Police Department officers arrested a 32-year-old Virginia man in connection with a probation violation warrant. According to the Ithaca Police Department, after they received an anonymous tip, officers found the defendant at an apartment complex on the 100 block of East Green Street. Police say he was wanted by the… Read More »
What Are the Three Standard Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs)?
In the late 1970s, when DUI enforcement was sporadic at best, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed a three-test battery to assess a suspect’s ability to multitask mentally and physically, and therefore safely drive a vehicle. Police officers arrest suspects, often whether or not they pass a chemical test, if they observe a… Read More »
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 »
