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In a previous article, we discussed theft offenses in general, including their consequences and potential defenses. Today, we are going...

In North Carolina, most theft-related crimes are referred to as larceny. The definition of larceny is on par with most states and includes the taking of property of another, without permission, and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of that property. Other theft-type offenses include breaking and entering (such as burglary), robbery, receiving of stolen property, and shoplifting. Larceny is treated as a class H felony except where the state statute labels it as