In a prosecution for grand larceny, if it be found that the thing stolen is of less value than $50, the jury may find the accused guilty of petit larceny, except in cases where it is otherwise provided; and in a prosecution for petit larceny, though the thing stolen be of the value of $50 or more, the jury may find the accused guilty; and in either case he shall be sentenced for petit larceny.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 62. Criminal Procedure
Article 3. Trial of Criminal Cases
§62-3-2. Presence of Accused During Trial; Arraignment; Plea
§62-3-3. Selection of Jury in Felony Cases; Striking Jurors; Alternate Jurors
§62-3-6. Custody of Jury; Board and Lodging of Jurors; Conversation With Jurors
§62-3-7. Filling Vacancy in Jury; Discharge of Jury
§62-3-14. Conviction of Part of Offense Charged in Indictment
§62-3-15. Verdict and Sentence in Murder Cases
§62-3-16. Verdicts Jury May Find on Indictments for Homicide or Assault
§62-3-17. Verdicts Jury May Find in Prosecution for Larceny
§62-3-18. Conviction of Attempt on Trial for Felony; Effect of General Verdict of Not Guilty
§62-3-19. Faulty Counts in Indictment