Virginia law defines petit larceny as theft of property valued under $1,000, allowing a jury to convict for this offense regardless of whether the stolen item exceeds that amount. Even if the stolen property is worth $1,000 or more, a person can still be convicted of petit larceny. The statutes specify the circumstances under which each conviction can be made and the corresponding penalties.
Petit larceny in Virginia is theft of property valued under $1,000. The law allows a jury to convict someone of this offense regardless of whether the stolen item exceeds that value.
Yes, Virginia law permits a conviction of petit larceny even if the stolen property is worth $1,000 or more, and the person can be sentenced accordingly.
If the stolen property is valued under $1,000, the jury may find the defendant guilty of petit larceny. If it is worth $1,000 or more, the same applies, allowing for conviction of petit larceny.
Penalties vary depending on the case, but convictions generally result in fines, probation, or jail time, consistent with Virginia's criminal sentencing guidelines for petit larceny.