New York larceny (with degrees) includes which offenses?

• A. Robbery and burglary
• B. Only classic common law larceny
• C. Common law larceny, false pretenses, embezzlement, and larceny by trick
• D. Car theft and arson

Answer: (C)

New York larceny (with degrees) covers the traditional larceny plus several related offenses that are treated as forms of larceny for grading. The base idea of larceny is taking property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner. The related offenses—false pretenses, embezzlement, and larceny by trick—are included because each involves obtaining or misappropriating property through deceit or entrusted handling, fitting under the larceny framework for degrees. Robbery and burglary are separate crimes (robbery involves force or fear; burglary involves breaking and entering to commit a crime), and arson is a distinct offense, so they aren’t part of the larceny-with-degrees group.