Theft and Larceny
Section 30-16-1 — a petty misdemeanor at $250 or less, a felony over $500
Larceny is stealing anything of value that belongs to another.
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| Value stolen | Level |
|---|---|
| Value stolen$250 or less | LevelPetty misdemeanor |
| Value stolenOver $250 to $500 | LevelMisdemeanor |
| Value stolenOver $500 to $2,500 | LevelFourth degree felony |
| Value stolenOver $2,500 to $20,000 | LevelThird degree felony |
| Value stolenOver $20,000 | LevelSecond degree felony |
| Value stolenLivestock, whatever its value | LevelThird degree felony |
| Value stolenA firearm worth less than $2,500 | LevelFourth degree felony |
Sources for this section (1)
- NMSA 1978, § 30-16-1 — Larceny
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of November 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Mexico attorney.