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Petty larceny or petty theft (commonly spelled petit larceny) is a term used to describe thefts where the value of the property taken is low. States often set a specific dollar amount as a ceiling for petty larceny charges. For example, in Oklahoma, petty larceny is a theft where the value of property taken is $1,000 or less. Petty larceny is generally a misdemeanor and is punishable by fines or relatively short jail sentence (for example, less than one year). �

In contrast, grand larceny refers to thefts where the value of the property taken is high. States generally set a specific dollar amount as a floor for grand larceny charges. The punishments for grand larceny are more severe than petty larceny and may include larger fines and longer sentences in state prison.