larceny is taking personal property; embezzlement is taking money (stealing) for your personal gain
Embezzlement is the theft or misuse of funds placed in one's trust.
Larceny after trust.
The words grand larceny is another term for embezzlement.
Sometimes known as "Petit Larceny" and "Grand Larceny" - - usually refers to the dollar amount of the larceny. It can vary (and does) from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Larceny, Fraud, Embezzlement - among many others.
First degree larceny is when property is stolen that that exceeded $20,000. 2nd degree larceny refers to property that has been stolen that exceeds $10,000.
The main difference between 3rd degree and 4th degree larceny is the value of the stolen property. In most jurisdictions, 3rd degree larceny involves theft of higher value items compared to 4th degree larceny, which involves theft of lower value items. The penalties for 3rd degree larceny are usually more severe than those for 4th degree larceny.
I think that the major crimes committed against people is murder.
The victims, of course.
The value of the property stolen. It depends on the law of the state in which you live. Petit larceny is usually a misdemeanor and grand larceny is a felony. In Nevada, for instance, if you steal $250 or more, it is grand larceny.
The Model Penal Code has consolidated larceny, embezzlement and false pretenses into a single offense - theft. Most states have adopted this approach. MPC does not require the "carrying away" requirement of common law larceny in order to satisfy the elements of theft.
You must report it to the police as a crime.Note: If it was committed against a jointly held bank account it might not be Grand Larceny - it might be Embezzlement.
Depending upon your position in the company it would either be Embezzlement, or Grand Larceny. At an amount of $4,000., definitely a felony charge.