There are six degrees of larceny in Connecticut. If you are charged, the degree that applies depends on the value of the property or money you allegedly stole.
First-Degree Larceny: Larceny of the first degree is the most serious kind. It occurs when over $10,000 worth of property is stolen. As a Class B felony, you face a fine of $15,000 and a prison sentence of 1-20 years if convicted.
Second-Degree Larceny: Second-degree larceny occurs when the value of the items stolen is $5,000. It is a Class C felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Third-Degree Larceny: A third-degree larceny is defined as stealing anything worth $1,000. The punishment for this Class D felony is 1-5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Fourth-Degree Larceny: Theft of something worth $500 is fourth-degree larceny. It is a class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $2,000 and a year in jail.
Fifth-Degree Larceny: The theft of something worth $250 is considered fifth-degree larceny. The offense is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and up to $1,000 in fines.
Sixth-Degree Larceny: Sixth-degree larceny is the final form of larceny. It occurs when someone steals a valuable item worth $250 or less. It is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to $500 in fines and up to three months in jail.
All of these offenses can leave you with a criminal record that impacts your future. A CT criminal defense attorney at our firm will fight to prevent a mistake from impacting the rest of your life.