petty larceny
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of petty larceny
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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"From a landlord’s perspective, from storeowner’s perspective, we’re terrified of this, his policies and what not. Armed robbery of a store is now a petty larceny? What insanity is this?" he said.
From Fox News
She pleaded no contest May 18 to petty larceny and was released after serving 81 days in jail.
From Seattle Times
The scrolls were returned and Benjamin got a conditional discharge after pleading guilty to petty larceny.
From Washington Times
The cop, who joined the force in 2015, was charged with petty larceny and criminal possession of stolen property.
From Fox News
He said there also have been incidents of police “charge stacking,” or arresting people for a crime such as petty larceny and then adding a second count for violating a stay-at-home order.
From Washington Post
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