Criminal Records

[Mary from Italy]

I think (but I'm not absolutely sure) that larceny is straightforward theft, and robbery includes violence.

Northampton's nowhere near Manchester.

[Merry]

Originally Posted by Mary from Italy

I think (but I'm not absolutely sure) that larceny is straightforward theft, and robbery includes violence.

I think that too, plus robbery is with the threat of violence, whether used or not.

I think it too!! Larceny was the theft of property -( Now called theft following the introduction of the Theft Act in 1968)

Gosh - I knew something (hope it's right, LOL)

[Sunny Kate]

Mary, Merry and Muggins,

Thanks for your input re the differences. That accounts for the differences in the lengths of the sentences then - just 14 years for the lesser larceny and life for robbery.

Think I'll stick with James the larcenist!!

Hi Kate ...I expect you've already seen this.. http://www.lancastercastle.com/html/convict/default.php

There is a James Barlow on it, but it doesn't look like yours

[Sunny Kate]

Thanks Joan, I had seen that and I agree it's unlikely to have been him.