The following excerpt is from People v. Fountain, 2017 NY Slip Op 30674 (U) (N.Y. Cty. Ct. 2017):
The taking element may be satisfied by a showing that the thief exercised dominion and control over the property for a period of time, however temporary, in a manner wholly inconsistent with the owners continued rights. People v. Jennings, 69 N.Y.2d 103, 118 (1986) Asportation is not an essential element in all cases of larceny. People v. Alamo, 34 N.Y.2d 453, 460 (1974); People v. Brenia, 277 A.D.2d 17 (1st Dept. 2000).
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