Petit larceny is a minor form of theft involving small monetary value items. It is still in use in some US jurisdictions, but has largely passed out of modern usage in other common law countries. Shoplifting, drive-away gas theft, and pickpocketing are common types of petty theft. Originally a common law term, petit larceny, also […]

Petty theft involves stealing a small amount of money or low-value item intentionally taken from its owner’s possession. Laws vary by jurisdiction, with different monetary thresholds for charges. Penalties are typically lighter, but convictions can affect job prospects. Petty theft, also called petty larceny, is a type of theft involving a small amount of money […]