Larceny In Nighttime

Larceny in nighttime is worse than regular larceny. In Oklahoma the punishment for the crime of larceny is enhanced when committed in the night time. To learn more about this crime, read on. Otherwise feel free to consult our blog for more information,

Punishment for Larceny in Nighttime in Tulsa

Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1704
Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1705 Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1708

When it appears that such larceny was committed by stealing in the night time, from the person of another, the offender shall be guilty of a felony punishable by up to ten (10) years imprisonment in the State Penitentiary.

Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
Chapter 68 – Larceny Section 1704 – Grand Larceny and Petit Larceny – Definitions

Grand larceny is larceny committed in either of the following cases:

1. When the property taken is of a value of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or greater; or

2. When such property, although not of a value of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or greater, is taken from the person of another.

Larceny in other cases is petit larceny.

Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
Chapter 68 – Larceny
Section 1708 – Larceny in Nighttime – Penalty

When it appears upon such trial, that such larceny was committed by stealing in the night time, from the person of another, the offender shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary not exceeding ten (10) years.

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