West Virginia Statutes

§ 62-3-17 — Verdicts jury may find in prosecution for larceny

West Virginia § 62-3-17
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 62CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Art. 3TRIAL OF CRIMINAL CASES

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W. Va. Code § 62-3-17 (2026).

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In a prosecution for grand larceny, if it be found that the thing stolen is of less value than $50, the jury may find the accused guilty of petit larceny, except in cases where it is otherwise provided; and in a prosecution for petit larceny, though the thing stolen be of the value of $50 or more, the jury may find the accused guilty; and in either case he shall be sentenced for petit larceny.

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Legislative History

1957 Reg. Sess., HB232

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