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Grand Larceny 4th Lawyer – NY | PL 155.30
If you have been charged with this offense in New York, Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC provides experienced, aggressive defense. Richard Hochhauser, a former Nassau County prosecutor, knows how the prosecution builds these cases and where they are most vulnerable.
Statute: PL § 155.30(1)-(11) — Elements of the Offense
The prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt: Stealing property worth over $1,000 — OR stealing from a person (pickpocketing) regardless of value — OR stealing certain specific property types
Classification and Penalties
Classification: Class E felony. Prison: Up to 4 years. Probation: Up to 5 years. Fine: Up to $5,000 or double the gain.
Triggers beyond value: Property taken from a person. Credit/debit card theft. Public records. Religious items. Firearms. Secret scientific material. Ammonia (anhydrous). Controlled substances from a pharmacy.
Critical defense: If the property value is under $1,000, the charge must be reduced to petit larceny (PL § 155.25) — a class A misdemeanor. Challenging the valuation can mean the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor.
How Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC Defends This Charge
At Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC, Richard Hochhauser examines every element the prosecution must prove, files appropriate motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence, cross-examines witnesses to expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and pursues every avenue for reduction or dismissal. As a former prosecutor, he knows how these cases are built — and he knows how to take them apart. Read what our past clients say about our defense results.
Contact Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC Today
When you are facing criminal charges in New York, you need a firm that fights. At Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC, Richard Hochhauser provides direct, personal representation to every client. As a former Nassau County prosecutor, he knows how the system works from the inside — and uses that knowledge to defend you.
Call (516) 939-1529 for a free, confidential consultation. Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC is located at 164 Jackson Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 — directly across from the Nassau County courthouse.
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