Larceny in Rhode Island is the taking of another person's property without permission and with intent to permanently deprive the owner. The charge level depends on the value of the property taken. Petty larceny (under $1,500) is a misdemeanor with up to 1 year jail and fines up to $500. Grand larceny (over $1,500) is a felony with up to 10 years prison and fines up to $5,000. Larceny is distinguished from robbery (which requires force) and burglary (which requires entry into a structure). Most larceny cases involve shoplifting, employee theft, or unauthorized taking of property without violence.
