Conn. Gen. Stat. 53a-125 – Larceny in the fourth degree

Connecticut General Statutes 53a-125 explained for non lawyers

1. What the law prohibits

You commit larceny in the fourth degree when you steal property worth more than $1,000. This includes stealing valuable items like expensive electronics, jewelry, or other goods within this price range, or taking money or property worth more than $1,000 that belongs to someone else.

2. What the penalties are if someone is convicted

• This is a Class A misdemeanor.
• Punishable by:
  • Up to 1 year in jail
  • Up to $2,000 in fines
  • Plus possible probation and restitution (paying back the victim for what was stolen)

3. What the state has to prove to convict someone (Elements of the offense)

To secure a conviction, the state must prove all of the following beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. The defendant wrongfully took property
2. The property belonged to someone else
3. The defendant intended to permanently deprive the owner of the property
4. The taking was done without the owner’s consent
5. The value of the stolen property exceeded $1,000

Note: This is the most serious misdemeanor level of larceny. If the stolen property is worth $2,000 or more, it becomes third degree larceny, which is a felony.

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