The Theft Ladder
S.C. Code 16-13-30 — $2,000 or less is petit larceny; above that, grand larceny
- $2,000 or less: petit larceny, a misdemeanor tried in magistrates or municipal court, carrying a fine of up to $1,000 or up to thirty days.
- More than $2,000 but less than $10,000: grand larceny, a felony carrying up to five years.
- $10,000 or more: grand larceny, a felony carrying up to ten years.
That is how larceny is graded by the value of what was taken. Grand larceny may also be punished by a fine in the court's discretion.
Shoplifting, receiving stolen goods and breach of trust have sections of their own with their own value thresholds. How property is valued in a particular case is a question for a licensed South Carolina attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- S.C. Code 16-13-30 — Petit larceny; grand larceny
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed South Carolina attorney.