Grand Larceny by Extortion Lawyers.

What is Larceny by Extortion?

Larceny by extortion is using force, threats or violence to take property from an owner without permission and with the intent to deprive them of the property. This means that you are accused of using threats, intimidation or violence to obtain property from someone and keep it. You wouldn't have received the property if you hadn't used some time of coercion.

You were Charged with Grand Larceny by Extortion

All larceny charges are based on the dollar value of the stolen property. This means that you could be charged with a misdemeanor or felony depending on the cost of the property allegedly taken. Grand larceny by extortion is a felony.

Grand larceny by extortion is a felony charge. It is defined as using coercion to take property valued at more than $1,000 without the intention of returning it to the owner. The coercion is force, threat of violence or actual violence.

Grand Larceny by Extortion is Separated into Classes

Grand larceny by extortion is further separated into classes. These classes are classified by the dollar value of the alleged stolen property. The are four grand larceny by extortion classes:

• Class E involves taking property valued from $1,000 to $3,000.
• Class D involves taking property valued from $3,000 to $50,000.
• Class C involves taking property valued from $50,000 to $1 million.
• Class B involves taking property valued at more than $1 million.

For example, you allegedly threaten a victim to give you $3,000 or you'd tell of their affair. You would be charged with Class D grand larceny by extortion. Your penalty for a Class D felony would be different than if you were accused of any other type of larceny by extortion charge.

Punishment for Grand Larceny by Extortion