North Carolina § 14-70 - Distinctions between grand and petit larceny abolished; punishment; accessories to larceny.
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§ 14-70. Distinctions between grand and petit larceny abolished; punishment; accessories to larceny.
All distinctions between petit and grand larceny are abolished. Unless otherwise provided by statute, larceny is a Class H felony and is subject to the same rules of criminal procedure and principles of law as to accessories before and after the fact as other felonies. History (R.C., c. 34, s. 26; Code, s. 1075; Rev., s. 3500; C.S., s. 4249; 1969, c. 522, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 1163; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).) Cross References. - As to larceny from dwelling by breaking and entering, see G.S. 14-51 et seq. As to larceny of property and receipt of stolen goods, see G.S. 14-72 . As to robbery, see G.S. 14-87 . As to obtaining property by false pretense, see G.S. 14-100 et. seq. As to taking away or injuring exhibits at fairs, see G.S. 14-164 . As to theft of property from public libraries, museums, etc., see G.S. 14-398 . As to restitution of stolen property to its owner, see G.S. 15-8 . For structured sentencing provisions, see G.S. 15A-1340.10 et seq. As to stealing of aircraft, see G.S. 63-25 .
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