It is against the law to take property from someone with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. That’s larceny in Virginia, and it can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor. However, Virginia law also criminalizes receiving stolen property, which might...
Theft crimes
Defending Against Virginia Theft Charges
A theft conviction carries serious penalties in Virginia, and those accused should reach out to an experienced attorney as soon as possible. At Del Rio Law, PLLC we have extensive experience defending people facing Virginia theft charges. Each case is different, and...
Virginia Governor Signs Bill Doubling the Commonwealth’s Grand Larceny Threshold from $500 to $1,000
According to reporting from WHSV-TV, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed House Bill 995 into law. The bill—an important part of the governor’s overall criminal justice reform agenda—will raise the threshold for a felony grand larceny charge from $500 to $1,000....
Man Charged in Federal Check Theft
An arrest on northbound Interstate 95 for a car weaving erratically between lanes resulted in the discovery of over $100,000 in stolen business checks from the Hanover Air Park and other area locations. Lareese Martlelles Mallety, 24, has been charged with federal...