Assertion: larceny | /r/HasProperty | charged as felony
Facets:
value: conversely
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Since the value of the items tends to be the reason for a larceny being charged as a felony instead of a misdemeanor, a good lawyer can successfully argue that value in a case is uncertain, or due to other convincing circumstances, a felony should be reduced to a misdemeanor with minimal or no jail time.
text: Any theft of property determined to be exceeding $500 may be treated as grand theft and charged as a felony.
text: Larceny can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor.
text: While a larceny is either charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, possession of burglarious tools is always a Class 5 felony.
text: Larceny from a house is charged as a felony, with sentences of five years or more in prison.
text: Conversely, if the property stolen is valued more than $1500 then the larceny is charged as a felony.
text: Some larcenies are charged as felonies (serious crimes), while others are considered misdemeanors, or smaller crimes.
text: However, larceny under rental agreement can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the value of the property.