Which scenario describes Petit Larceny?

• A. Stealing property valued at $1,000 or less and not within grand larceny categories.
• B. Stealing property valued over $10,000.
• C. Receiving stolen property.
• D. Vandalizing property.

Answer: (A)

Petit larceny is theft of property that is of relatively small value and does not meet the threshold for grand larceny. In NY standards, stealing something valued at $1,000 or less falls under petit larceny, typically a misdemeanor, as long as it isn’t part of a grand larceny category. The other scenarios describe different crimes: taking property valued over the threshold is grand larceny, receiving stolen property is a separate offense, and vandalizing property is criminal mischief, not larceny. So the scenario that fits is the theft of property worth $1,000 or less and not in a grand larceny category.