grand larcenies
Big-value property crimes
Grand larcenies is the plural of grand larceny, theft of property exceeding a value set by law—typically several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on jurisdiction.
The threshold distinguishes grand larceny, a felony, from petty larceny, a misdemeanor.
The prosecutor charged him with three counts of grand larceny.
Illegal entry to commit crime
- robberyTheft through intimidation
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- heistOrganized large-scale theft
- shopliftingStealing store merchandise
pickpocketing · pilferage · carjacking · looting · break-in · holdup · mugging · cat burglar
Intentional criminal trickery
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- swindleDeception for financial gain
- conArgument against
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
forgery · identity theft · money laundering · racketeering · extortion · blackmail · Ponzi scheme · wire fraud
Serious criminal offense
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
- indictmentFormal charge from jury
- arraignmentCharge-reading court session
- convictionFirmly held belief
sentencing · incarceration · restitution · criminal record · plea bargain · trial · defendant · charges
Ornamental personal accessories
- artworkVisual creative production
- antiquesValuable old items
- valuablesPossessions of significant worth
- diamondsPrecious crystallized carbon
gold · vehicles · electronics · cash · merchandise · securities · bullion · collectibles
Relating to major crimes
- aggravatedIntensified or vexed
- premeditatedPlanned before acting
- organizedSystematically arranged
- serialOccurring in ordered succession
professional · sophisticated · large-scale · interstate · international · notorious · brazen · audacious
burglary
Illegal entry to commit crime
- robberyTheft through intimidation
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- heistOrganized large-scale theft
shoplifting · pickpocketing · pilferage · carjacking · looting · break-in · holdup · mugging · cat burglar · smash-and-grab
fraud
Intentional criminal trickery
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- swindleDeception for financial gain
- conArgument against
scam · forgery · identity theft · money laundering · racketeering · extortion · blackmail · Ponzi scheme · wire fraud · insurance fraud
felony
Serious criminal offense
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
- indictmentFormal charge from jury
- arraignmentCharge-reading court session
conviction · sentencing · incarceration · restitution · criminal record · plea bargain · trial · defendant · charges · statute
jewelry
Ornamental personal accessories
- artworkVisual creative production
- antiquesValuable old items
- valuablesPossessions of significant worth
diamonds · gold · vehicles · electronics · cash · merchandise · securities · bullion · collectibles · luxury goods
felonious
Relating to major crimes
- aggravatedIntensified or vexed
- premeditatedPlanned before acting
- organizedSystematically arranged
serial · professional · sophisticated · large-scale · interstate · international · notorious · brazen · audacious · calculated
grand larceniespetty theft
Minor stealing offense
petty larceny · petty thefts · minor theft · shoplifting · pilfering
grand larceniesgifts
Items freely given
donations · charitable giving · bequests · purchases · endowments
grand larceniesphilanthropy
Generous giving for others
generosity · charitable donations · magnanimity · benevolence · munificence
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