California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Merin, G051881 (Cal. App. 2016):
Relying on People v. Gonzales (2015) 242 Cal.App.4th 35 (Gonzales), respondent argues that, as used in section 459.5, larceny requires a taking and carrying away of property without the owner's consent. If that's the case, appellant's burglary did not constitute larceny because he did not commit a trespassory taking. Rather, he acquired a motel room with the owner's consent, albeit under false pretenses. Respondent's argument fails for two reasons.
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