轻偷盗罪 petty larceny

普通法中，以被盗物品价值是否超过1先令为标准把偷盗罪分为重偷盗罪〔grand larceny〕和轻偷盗罪两类。对重偷盗罪可适用死刑，轻偷盗罪只适用笞刑或其他肉刑。英国于1826年废除了重偷盗罪与轻偷盗罪的区别。但在美国大多数司法区仍沿袭这一分类法。轻重的区别标准包括价值和非价值两种。

Petty larceny or petty theft 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). 具体例句如下，供参考：

例句1

Petty larceny refers to a term used in many states for theft of a small amount of money or objects of little value (such as less than $500). It is distinguished from grand larceny which is theft of property of greater worth, which is a felony punishable by a term in state prison. Petty larceny is a misdemeanor punishable at maximum with a term in the county jail. States which only use the term “larceny”, often treat theft of a smaller amounts as a misdemeanor in sentencing.

轻偷盗罪指的是许多州使用的一个术语，指的是偷窃少量的钱或没有什么价值的物品(比如少于500美元)。它不同于重偷盗罪，重偷盗罪是盗窃更大价值的财产，是一种重罪，可在州立监狱服刑。轻偷盗罪是一种轻罪，最高可判在县监狱服刑。只使用“盗窃罪”这一术语的州，通常在量刑时将数额较小的盗窃行为视为轻罪。

例句2

Theft, also known as larceny, is the taking of someone else's property without consent and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of that property. A person commits petty theft (sometimes referred to a misdemeanor theft) when the value of the item taken is less than a specified amount, such as $500. When items of merchandise are taken from a shop or store, the crime is commonly referred to as shoplifting. In some states, petty theft laws include shoplifting or retail thefts, while other states have separate shoplifting laws and penalties.

盗窃，也称为盗窃罪，是指未经同意拿走他人的财产，并意图永久剥夺该财产的所有者。当被盗物品的价值低于规定的数额，例如500美元时，一个人犯了轻偷盗罪(有时称为轻罪盗窃)。当商品从商店或店铺被拿走时，这种犯罪通常被称为入店行窃。在一些州，轻偷盗罪法律包括入店行窃或零售盗窃，而其他州有单独的入店行窃法和处罚。

重偷盗罪 grand larceny

在14世纪的英国，按被盗物品的价值是否超过12便士，将偷盗罪分为重偷盗罪和轻偷盗罪〔petit larceny or petty larceny〕两类。现在已取消了这种分类方法。在美国，现在大多数司法区仍沿袭普通法，把偷盗罪分为重偷盗罪和轻偷盗罪。轻重的区别标准有两种，一种是按被盗物品的价值为标准，具体数量各司法区不尽相同；另一种是非价值性的标准，即从偷盗犯本人的情况、被盗物品的性质、偷盗方式来区分。 

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. 以下为相关例句，供参考：

例句1

Larceny crimes are thefts of private property of another. In most states, larcenies are broken down into two major categories. Grand larceny is for crimes involving property of high dollar value, as defined by each state legislature. Petty larceny crimes are those for a smaller amount or character, also as defined by the legislative body in each state or commonwealth in the United States.

盗窃罪是盗窃他人的私有财产。在大多数州，盗窃分为两大类。重偷盗罪是指涉及高额财产的犯罪，由各州立法机关定义。轻偷盗罪是指那些数额或性质较小的犯罪，也是由美国各州或联邦的立法机构定义的。

例句2

Grand larceny may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the circumstances of your individual case. As with all crimes, a misdemeanor incurs penalties which are less severe than those typically handed down by the courts for a felony offense. Regardless, in order to protect your legal rights, career, and reputation it is highly advised you speak with a capable Los Angeles grand theft defense attorney right away.

重偷盗罪可能被指控为轻罪或重罪，这取决于你的个人情况。和所有的犯罪一样，轻罪受到的惩罚比法庭对重罪宣判的惩罚要轻。不管怎样，为了保护你的合法权利、职业和名誉，强烈建议你马上和一位有能力的洛杉矶重大盗窃案辩护律师谈谈。