A Reform Long Overdue: Raising Virginia's Felony Grand Larceny Threshold
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Virginia has one of the lowest felony grand larceny thresholds in the nation. This low threshold has not been adjusted with inflation since 1980 and, thus, results in a high number of felony convictions in the state today. This article examines the current debate surrounding Virginia’s felony grand larceny threshold and presents a remedy that will reasonably manage the state’s interests in preventing future larcenies while not unduly punishing citizens for committing minor crimes.
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