Understanding North Carolina’s felony trends and statistics can offer valuable perspective and insight. The latest annual report from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), released in October 2024, sheds light on key trends and statistics that can help you understand what’s happening in the state and which charges prosecutors pursue...
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Category: Felonies
The Difference Between Felony and Misdemeanor Larceny
Larceny involves unlawfully taking someone else’s property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. Unlike some other states, North Carolina does not distinguish between petit (petty) and grand larceny. Instead, it categorizes larceny as either a misdemeanor or a felony based on the value of the stolen property...
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