H34

North Carolina bill H34 establishes the offense of mail larceny and sets penalties based on the value of the mail and the offender's prior.

North Carolina bill H34 introduces the offense of mail larceny, defining it as unlawfully taking or controlling another person's mail with intent to deprive them of it. Penalties vary based on the value of the mail and the offender's criminal history. A first offense involving mail valued under $200 is a Class A1 misdemeanor, while a second offense in the same value range is a Class G felony. For mail valued at $200 or more, a first or second offense is a Class E felony, and a third or subsequent offense, or mail valued over $2,000, is a Class D felony.