New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 155.25 — Petit larceny
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 155: Larceny, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 155.25
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
155.25 Petit larceny.
A person is guilty of petit larceny when he steals property.
Petit larceny is a class A misdemeanor.
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What class of misdemeanor is petit larceny in New York?
Petit larceny is a Class A Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 155.25.
Which New York statute covers petit larceny?
Petit larceny is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 155.25 (Petit larceny).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.