Larceny: Delitos y sanciones en Míchigan

Explicación Simple

Si robas algo que vale más de $200, puedes ir a la cárcel por hasta un año o pagar una multa. Si robas algo que cuesta menos de $200, la pena es más leve, pero aún puedes enfrentar problemas legales.

Es como si alguien te robara tus ahorros en una alcancía. Si la alcancía tenía mucho dinero, el castigo es más severo, pero si solo había unas monedas, la consecuencia es menor.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan entra a una tienda y roba una computadora que cuesta $800. Como el valor es alto, podría ser castigado con hasta un año de cárcel. Pero si hubiera robado una bolsa de dulces que vale $100, su pena sería mucho más ligera.

Penalidades

Si robas bienes de $200 a $1,000, puedes ir a la cárcel hasta un año o pagar hasta $2,000. Si es menos de $200, la pena es de hasta 93 días o $500.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(4) If any of the following apply, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $2,000.00 or 3 times the value of the property stolen, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a fine: (a) The property stolen has a value of $200.00 or more but less than $1,000.00. (b) The person violates subsection (5) and has 1 or more prior convictions for committing or attempting to commit an offense under this section or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to this section. (5) If the property stolen has a value of less than $200.00, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00 or 3 times the value of the property stolen, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a fine. (6) If the property stolen is scrap metal, then, as used in this section, "the value of the property stolen" means the greatest of the following: (a) The replacement cost of the stolen scrap metal. (b) The cost of repairing the damage caused by the larceny of the scrap metal. (c) The sum of subdivisions (a) and (b). (7) The values of property stolen in separate incidents pursuant to a scheme or course of conduct within any 12-month period may be aggregated to determine the total value of property stolen. (8) If the prosecuting attorney intends to seek an enhanced sentence based upon the defendant having 1 or more prior convictions, the prosecuting attorney shall include on the complaint and information a statement listing the prior conviction or convictions. The existence of the defendant's prior conviction or convictions shall be determined by the court, without a jury, at sentencing or at a separate hearing for that purpose before sentencing. Th