larceny from the person
- The act of stealing property that is under the direct control or supervision of its rightful owner
- The pickpocket was charged with larceny from the person after he was caught stealing a wallet from a passerby.
- The charge of larceny from the person was dropped, given the lack of evidence that the stolen property was in the owner's immediate control.
- If you snatch a purse directly from someone's hand, that could be considered larceny from the person.
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