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In New York, a person commits larceny when he or she deprives another person of property by a wrongful taking or withholding of the property from its rightful owner. Larceny charges range from petit larceny (a Class A misdemeanor) to grand larceny in the first degree (a Class B felony). Grand larceny can also be in the second, third or fourth degree (ranging from Class C felonies to Class E felonies).

The severity of the charge and the corresponding punishment are determined by the value of the stolen or misappropriated property. All types of stealing, from shoplifting to auto theft, are larceny. If you are charged with petit larceny (sometimes referred to as petty larceny) or grand larceny, you should retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to ensure your rights, your freedom and your reputation are properly protected.

Attorney David W. Haber has more than a decade of experience as a criminal law attorney, and is also a former felony prosecutor for Nassau County — experience he utilizes to bring you a strong, aggressive defense against New York larceny charges, including grand larceny and petit larceny (sometimes referred to as “shoplifting” or “petty larceny”).

From our office in Garden City, we zealously guard the rights and freedom of individuals charged with a theft crime, including the crimes of grand and petit larceny, throughout Nassau County (including Hempstead and Mineola), Suffolk County (including Central Islip, Riverhead and Hauppauge), as well as the five boroughs of New York (Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island, NY).

We have extensive experience with all types of larceny and larceny-related charges, including petit larceny, grand larceny and possession of stolen property. We will provide you with an aggressive defense against larceny charges, including:

• Larceny committed by taking property through trespass (trespassory larceny)
• Larceny committed by taking property through trick or deceit (common law larceny)
• Larceny committed by embezzlement
• Larceny committed under false pretenses
• Larceny committed by acquiring lost property
• Larceny committed by issuing a bad check
• Larceny committed by false promises
• Larceny committed through extortion

If you are arrested or charged with larceny (petit larceny or grand larceny), protect your future by retaining an experienced criminal defense attorney.

Why You Want a Private Attorney Rather than a Public Defender

Many public defenders are excellent and do a commendable job with the time and resources they have available. The problem is that they typically do not have the resources to provide you with the best possible defense.

Like most government agencies, budget cuts mean lower headcount. Coupled with an increasing caseload, this means many public defenders simply do not have the time to perform a proper investigation and formulate the best strategy for trial. A private criminal defense attorney can take the time needed to properly investigate your criminal charges, including interviewing witnesses and having the proper experts and professionals examine the evidence to help with your defense.