THEFT AND LARCENY
MA Theft and Larceny Defense Lawyer / Boston Theft and Larceny Charges
A theft crime occurs when a person takes someone else’s property without permission. As experienced Boston theft and larceny defense attorneys, Simons Law Office will develop a strong case for our clients based on thorough research and investigation.
There are several theft crimes in Massachusetts, including:
- Bribery
- Larceny by Stealing
- Burglary
- Embezzlement
- Money Laundering
- Larceny of Leased or Rented Property
- Uttering a Counterfeit Note
- Larceny of a Motor Vehicle
- Larceny by False Pretenses
- Credit Card Fraud
- Petty Larceny
- Fraud
- Forgery
- Receiving Stolen Goods
- Grand Larceny
- Unarmed Robbery
- Identity Theft
- Shoplifting
- Larceny by check
- Theft of Services
Theft and larceny cases in Boston or elsewhere in Massachusetts are generally tried in district court, although more serious charges are heard in superior court. If the property in question is worth less than $1,200, the charge is a misdemeanor. Anything over $1,200, and you’ll be facing a felony charge.
In order to be convicted of larceny, the prosecution has to prove three elements:
- The defendant took and carried away some type of property
- Someone else owned or possessed that property
- The defendant intended to permanently deprive the owner of the property
Depending on the circumstances, a conviction for theft or larceny can lead to lengthy incarceration and hefty fines. Because the stakes are so high, you need a high-quality Boston theft and larceny defense lawyer to fight the charges.
There are ways to attack the prosecution’s evidence – call us today for a free telephone consultation with a criminal defense attorney at (781) 797-0555.