North Carolina § 15-151 - Intent to defraud; larceny and receiving.
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§ 15-151. Intent to defraud; larceny and receiving.
In any case where an intent to defraud is required to constitute the offense of forgery, or any other offense whatever, it is sufficient to allege in the indictment an intent to defraud, without naming therein the particular person or body corporate intended to be defrauded; and on the trial of such indictment, it shall be sufficient, and shall not be deemed a variance, if there appear to be an intent to defraud the United States, or any state, county, city, town, or parish, or body corporate, or any public officer in his official capacity, or any copartnership or member thereof, or any particular person. The defendant may be charged in the same indictment in several counts with the separate offenses of receiving stolen goods, knowing them to be stolen, and larceny. History (1852, c. 87, s. 2; R.C., c. 35, ss. 21, 23; 1874-5, c. 62; Code, s. 1191; Rev., s. 3253; C.S., s. 4621.) Cross References. - As to larceny and receiving stolen goods generally, see G.S. 14-70 et seq.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 15-151 cover?
Section 15-151 ("Intent to defraud; larceny and receiving.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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