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larceny by trick
Criminal Law
'Larceny by trick' is not a crime separate and distinct from common law larceny, but the term is often used to describe a larceny when possession was obtained by trick or fraud. (Harris, 35 N.C. App. at 402, 241 S.E.2d at 371).
It is not necessary for the State to allege the manner in which the stolen property was taken and carried away, and the words "by trick" need not be found in an indictment charging larceny. Id. (citing State v. Lyerly, 169 N.C. 377, 85 S.E. 302 (1915)).
An example of this crime would be if somebody drives a vehicle off a dealership lot with permission to take it for a test drive, but then fails to return the vehicle.
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