Petit Larceny

Petit Larceny is the most common misdemeanor criminal charge filed in Suffolk County excluding traffic related criminal charges such as DWI and driving with a suspended license. Petit Larceny is covered under section 155.25 of the New York Penal Code. It involves the stealing of something from another. It generally involves stealing property up to one thousand dollars. Thefts involving over one thousand dollars will generally be charged as a grand larceny. Petit Larceny is a class “A” misdemeanor. A person convicted of Petit Larceny may be sentenced to up to one year incarceration.

Most Suffolk County Petit larceny cases are returnable to the First District Court located at 400 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip, NY. Other Petit larceny cases will be returnable to the town courts located in Eastern Suffolk County, or at one of the village courts located throughout Suffolk County.

Inasmuch as Petit Larceny is a crime, a conviction to which will result in a criminal record, if you have been charged with Petit Larceny in Suffolk County, NY, its best to consult with an attorney immediately. Often these charges can be dismissed with the assistance of counsel.