Legal Question in Criminal Law in Connecticut

Larceny in the sixth degree is a Class C Misdemeanor in Connecticut. A person may be found guilty of larceny in the sixth degree when he commits larceny and the value of the property or service is five hundred dollars or less. Under Connecticut law, larceny occurs when a person has the intent to take someone else�s property, and the person takes, obtains or withholds such property from the rightful owner. A person may also be found guilty of a conspiracy to commit larceny when, with the intent to take someone�s property, he agrees with one or more persons to engage in or cause the performance of such conduct, and any one of them commits an overt act in pursuance of such conspiracy.

Relying solely on the charges you have mentioned above, it seems as though you and at least one other person decided to steal a bicycle. While you may not have been the person who physically stole the bike, you may still be found guilty of conspiracy to commit larceny, and for the act of larceny itself. It does not matter who actually stole the bike, as long as you had the intent to take the bike and you agreed with one or more person to take it.

However, depending on the circumstances there may be defenses you can raise to these charges. For an example, it is a defense if you tried to thwart the success of the conspiracy after you conspired to commit the crime. Larceny in the sixth degree is the lowest level of theft or larceny under Connecticut law. If you are found guilty, your punishment may be a term of imprisonment of no more than three months and a fine of no more than $500. There is no mandatory minimum sentence. In order to avoid imprisonment and get the lowest possible punishment, you should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you, especially before making any statements or decisions. An experienced criminal attorney can evaluate all of your possible defense options under Connecticut law, even if you think you might be guilty of the offense.

Please contact Joseph C. Maya, Esq. at (203) 221-3100 or e-mail him directly at [email protected], with any questions regarding criminal defense in Connecticut.