Q: I have been charged with first time felony grand larceny of 1000 or less in taking personal property from a gas station
i worked there but i have receipts of where i paid for merchandise. if found guilty what could i be facing in Mississippi
A: Under Mississippi law, grand larceny is typically defined as unlawfully taking someone else's property valued at $1,000 or more. For purposes of this answer, we'll assume that you meant "more" instead of "less" in your question. The range of sentences for grand larceny varies greatly depending on the value of the personal property taken. For instance, property values from $1,000 to $5,000 can result in up to five years of incarceration and a $10,000 fine, while property values above $25,000 can result in up to twenty years of incarceration and a $10,000 fine. There may be specific circumstances that would affect any sentence handed down, and that sentence may also include restitution to the victim. However, first-time offenders may be eligible for non-adjudication or pre-trial diversion which, if successfully completed, may allow a criminal defendant to avoid any term of incarceration.
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