Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 266:30: Larceny; general provisions and penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Larceny is stealing or fraudulently obtaining another's property. Punishment ranges from up to 5 years in state prison (for firearms or property exceeding $1,200) to up to 1 year in jail (for property worth $1,200 or less).

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