{"id":6619,"date":"2024-11-07T23:03:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T23:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/?p=6619"},"modified":"2025-05-22T22:07:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T22:07:32","slug":"larceny-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordlaw.org\/staging\/2465\/larceny-massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Larceny in Massachusetts?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6619\" class=\"elementor elementor-6619\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a7181ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4a7181ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-259cafb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"259cafb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/affordlaw.org\/staging\/2465\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/larceny-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7133\" alt=\"Man stealing wallet from woman&#039;s purse in Massachusetts.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordlaw.org\/staging\/2465\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/larceny-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/affordlaw.org\/staging\/2465\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/larceny-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/affordlaw.org\/staging\/2465\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/larceny-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/affordlaw.org\/staging\/2465\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/larceny-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57285cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57285cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Larceny in Massachusetts is the unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else&#8217;s property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. It can be classified into various degrees based on the value of the property stolen. If the value exceeds $1,200, it&#8217;s considered larceny over $1,200, a felony. If the value is $1,200 or less, it&#8217;s larceny under $1,200, typically a misdemeanor. Penalties can include fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity and the specific circumstances of the crime.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56e7edd elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"56e7edd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/WsAVndcrcuM?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de329ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-boomdevs-toc-widget\" data-id=\"de329ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;],&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"boomdevs-toc-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        \n            \n            <div class=\"fit_content\">\n                <div class=\"bd_toc_container\" data-fixedWidth=\"\">\n                    <div class=\"bd_toc_wrapper\" data-wrapperPadding=\"48px\">\n                        <div class=\"bd_toc_wrapper_item\">\n                            <div class=\"bd_toc_header active\" data-headerPadding=\"2px\">\n                                <div class=\"bd_toc_header_title\">\n                                    Table of Contents                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"bd_toc_switcher_hide_show_icon\">\n                                    <span class=\"bd_toc_arrow\"><\/span>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bd_toc_content list-type-number\">\n                                <div class=\"bd_toc_content_list \">\n                                    <div class='bd_toc_content_list_item'>    <ul>\n      <li class=\"first\">\n        <a href=\"#what-are-larceny-charges-in-massachusetts\">What Are Larceny Charges in Massachusetts?<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#elements-of-larceny-in-massachusetts\">Elements of Larceny in Massachusetts<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#what-are-the-penalties-for-larceny-in-massachusetts\">What Are The Penalties for Larceny in Massachusetts<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#is-larceny-over-$1-200-a-felony-in-massachusetts\">Is Larceny Over $1,200 a Felony in Massachusetts?<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#larceny-by-single-scheme-in-massachusetts\">Larceny by Single Scheme in Massachusetts<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#what-is-larceny-by-check-in-massachusetts\">What Is Larceny by Check in Massachusetts?<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#what-are-the-elements-of-larceny-by-check-in-massachusetts\">What Are the Elements of Larceny by Check in Massachusetts?<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#is-larceny-by-check-a-felony-in-massachusetts\">Is Larceny by Check a Felony in Massachusetts?<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#larceny-by-false-pretenses-in-massachusetts\">Larceny by False Pretenses in Massachusetts<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#what-are-the-elements-of-larceny-by-false-pretenses-in-massachusetts\">What Are the Elements of Larceny by False Pretenses in Massachusetts?<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#what-is-larceny-by-stealing-in-a-building-in-massachusetts\">What Is Larceny By Stealing In a Building in Massachusetts?<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#what-are-the-elements-of-larceny-by-stealing-in-a-building-in-massachusetts\">What Are the Elements of Larceny By Stealing in a Building in Massachusetts?<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#what-is-the-penalty-for-larceny-from-a-building-in-massachusetts\">What Is the Penalty for Larceny from a Building in Massachusetts?<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#what-is-embezzlement-in-massachusetts\">What Is Embezzlement in Massachusetts?<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#what-are-the-elements-of-embezzlement-in-massachusetts\">What Are the Elements of Embezzlement in Massachusetts?<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#what-is-the-penalty-for-embezzlement-in-massachusetts\">What is the Penalty for Embezzlement in Massachusetts?<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#the-statute-of-limitations-on-larceny-in-massachusetts\">The Statute of Limitations on Larceny in Massachusetts<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#defending-against-larceny-charges-in-massachusetts\">Defending Against Larceny Charges in Massachusetts<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        <a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n      <li class=\"last\">\n        <a href=\"#see-how-affordable-we-are\">See How Affordable We Are<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"layout_toggle_button\">\n                        <span class=\"bd_toc_arrow\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcbc716 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fcbc716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='what-are-larceny-charges-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are Larceny Charges in Massachusetts?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5966b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5966b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Larceny charges in Massachusetts can range from petty larceny to grand larceny, depending on the value of the property stolen. If the value of the stolen property is $1,200 or less, the charge is usually considered petty larceny, which is a misdemeanor. However, if the property value exceeds $1,200, the charge escalates to grand larceny, which is a felony under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 266, Section 30. It\u2019s important to understand that even a misdemeanor larceny charge can have serious consequences, including fines, community service, and a potential jail sentence in a house of correction.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d82c73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d82c73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='elements-of-larceny-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Elements of Larceny in Massachusetts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d820362 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"d820362\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/2aZsnOalV7E?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57afc6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57afc6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In order to find you guilty of larceny in Massachusetts, the Commonwealth must prove 3 things beyond a reasonable doubt:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} --><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That you took and carried away property,<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That the property was owned or possessed by someone other than you, and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That you did so with the intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner of that property.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The value of the property is also crucial, as it determines whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. Understanding these elements can help you build a strong defense and challenge the prosecution\u2019s case.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87eb5a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87eb5a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='what-are-the-penalties-for-larceny-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are The Penalties for Larceny in Massachusetts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9df6a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"f9df6a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/eXoWPo7naBA?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4bf63c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4bf63c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The penalties for larceny in Massachusetts are determined by the value of the property stolen and the specific circumstances of the case. For petty larceny (larceny under $1,200), you may face up to one year in a house of correction and a fine of up to $1,500. On the other hand, a grand larceny (larceny over $1,200) conviction can lead to more severe penalties, including up to five years in state prison or up to two and one-half years in a house of correction, along with significant fines. The criminal record that accompanies a larceny conviction can also impact your future employment opportunities and other aspects of your life.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1545e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1545e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='is-larceny-over-$1-200-a-felony-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Larceny Over $1,200 a Felony in Massachusetts?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6844bbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6844bbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/Kco_fcsp4hc?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c1b08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23c1b08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f64f0a3f-66bf-41cd-ad4d-1c6845caf1e7\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Yes, larceny over $1200 is considered a felony in Massachusetts. Under state law, larceny involves unlawfully taking someone else&#8217;s property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. When the value of the stolen property exceeds $1200, the offense is classified as larceny over $1200, carrying more severe penalties than misdemeanor theft. If convicted, you could face up to 5 years in state prison or up to 2.5 years in a house of correction, along with fines and restitution to the victim. Because of the serious consequences, it\u2019s crucial to understand your rights and consult an experienced criminal defense attorney if charged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ccf3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48ccf3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='larceny-by-single-scheme-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Larceny by Single Scheme in Massachusetts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-265896e elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"265896e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/i90VRMzSiRw?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6189ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6189ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Larceny by a single scheme occurs when multiple thefts are committed as part of a single plan or scheme. Under Massachusetts law, these thefts can be added together to increase the value of the stolen property, potentially elevating the charge from a misdemeanor to a felony.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This type of larceny is treated seriously by the courts, as it indicates a premeditated effort to defraud the victim.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the 3 elements of larceny mentioned above, the Commonwealth must prove that during a specific period of time, you acted out of a single, continuing intent to steal.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If convicted, the penalties can be just as severe as those for grand larceny (larceny over $1,200), depending on the total value of the property involved.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0698ffc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0698ffc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='what-is-larceny-by-check-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Larceny by Check in Massachusetts?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8decb54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"8decb54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/-ZIOkfA0bXs?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5345f43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5345f43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Larceny by check in Massachusetts occurs when you write a check with insufficient funds, knowing you don\u2019t have enough money in your account to cover the payment. This crime is essentially a form of theft that involves the use of a check as the means to unlawfully obtain:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>goods,<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>services, or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>money.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a serious offense that can lead to legal consequences, depending on the circumstances surrounding the incident.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a26049d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a26049d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='what-are-the-elements-of-larceny-by-check-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Elements of Larceny by Check in Massachusetts?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9552ef2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9552ef2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In order for you to be found guilty of larceny by check, the Commonwealth must prove 4 things beyond a reasonable doubt:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} --><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That you wrote or passed a check,<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That in exchange for that check, you received something of value,<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That when you wrote or passed that check, you knew there wasn\u2019t enough money in the account to cover the check, and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That you did so with the intent to defraud the bank or someone else.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-177e2fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"177e2fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='is-larceny-by-check-a-felony-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Larceny by Check a Felony in Massachusetts?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75c02f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"75c02f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/pk4By4EVz7k?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5925a8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5925a8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Larceny by check can be a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances. If the value of the stolen property is less than $250, it\u2019s a misdemeanor that carries a maximum penalty of 1 year in the House of Corrections.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If the value is over $250 or the item received in exchange for the bad check is a firearm, then it\u2019s a felony. The maximum penalty you face is up to 5 years in the state prison or 2 years in the House of Corrections.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The penalty increases if the victim is over 60 years old or disabled. In that case, if the check is over $250, you face a maximum penalty of 10 years in the state prison. If the check is less than $250 you could be looking at 2 \u00bd years in the House of Corrections.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aafaa9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aafaa9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='larceny-by-false-pretenses-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Larceny by False Pretenses in Massachusetts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ae7eb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"5ae7eb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/nkg9M-Uwg1M?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50ebfa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50ebfa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Larceny by false pretenses occurs when you obtain another person\u2019s property through deceit or fraud. This can include situations where you make a false representation or promise to gain control of someone else\u2019s property. In Massachusetts, larceny by false pretenses is treated as a serious crime and can lead to both misdemeanor and felony charges, depending on the property\u2019s value. The key element in these cases is proving that you intentionally deceived the victim to obtain the property.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c20bcdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c20bcdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='what-are-the-elements-of-larceny-by-false-pretenses-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Elements of Larceny by False Pretenses in Massachusetts?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4667441 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4667441\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To be convicted of larceny of false pretenses in Massachusetts, the government must prove 5 things beyond a reasonable doubt:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} --><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That you made a false statement of fact,<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That you knew that statement was false when you made it,<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That you intended that heard the statement to rely on it,<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That the other person did rely on it, and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That the other person gave you something of value as a result.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0bc592 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0bc592\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='what-is-larceny-by-stealing-in-a-building-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Larceny By Stealing In a Building in Massachusetts?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43f076f elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"43f076f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/x2SJrlc2tGk?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34f49b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34f49b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Larceny by stealing in a building is a felony charge that applies when someone steals property directly from a building, such as a:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>house,<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>office, or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>store.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This charge is more serious than standard larceny due to the location of the theft, and it often carries harsher penalties.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa2d6c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa2d6c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='what-are-the-elements-of-larceny-by-stealing-in-a-building-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Elements of Larceny By Stealing in a Building in Massachusetts?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abb8242 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abb8242\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The prosecutor must prove 4 things beyond a reasonable doubt to find you guilty of this crime:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} --><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That you took and carried away property,<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That the property was being kept safe by being in that building,<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That the property belonged to someone else, and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That you intended to permanently deprive the owner of their property.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a23683 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a23683\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='what-is-the-penalty-for-larceny-from-a-building-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is the Penalty for Larceny from a Building in Massachusetts?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-745c8d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"745c8d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/tnWcZP2A1D8?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cf5639 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cf5639\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re convicted of larceny from a building, you could face a maximum sentence of 5 years in state prison or 2 years in the House of Corrections.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b77a0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b77a0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='what-is-embezzlement-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Embezzlement in Massachusetts?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68d1afb elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"68d1afb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/-0I_iCxfKaY?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31134ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31134ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Embezzlement is a form of larceny that involves the theft of property by someone who was entrusted with it, such as an employee or financial advisor. In Massachusetts, embezzlement is treated as a serious crime, and the penalties can be severe, depending on the value of the stolen property.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a514f7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a514f7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='what-are-the-elements-of-embezzlement-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Elements of Embezzlement in Massachusetts?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49b7b84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49b7b84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can be convicted of embezzlement if the prosecution proves 3 things beyond a reasonable doubt:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} --><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That someone trusted you to take possession of their property,<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That you took that property and used it for your own purposes without the owner\u2019s consent, and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>That you did so with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of their property.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7873730 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7873730\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='what-is-the-penalty-for-embezzlement-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the Penalty for Embezzlement in Massachusetts?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd4539c elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"fd4539c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/Yk7PSVzueUk?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7005d46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7005d46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If the value of the items is over $250, or is a firearm, you could be looking at a maximum penalty of 5 years in the state prison or 2 \u00bd years in the House of Corrections.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-408e7ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"408e7ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='the-statute-of-limitations-on-larceny-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Statute of Limitations on Larceny in Massachusetts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb7893e elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"cb7893e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/2BLaR4Y2ZHE?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16f0c36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16f0c36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The statute of limitations for larceny in Massachusetts is generally six years. This means that the state has six years from the date of the alleged crime to file charges against the defendant. However, there are exceptions to this rule, particularly in cases involving fraud or when the defendant has left the state. If the statute of limitations has expired, the defendant may have grounds to dismiss the charges. It\u2019s important to consult with a skilled attorney to understand how the statute of limitations might apply to your case.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d95dd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d95dd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='defending-against-larceny-charges-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Defending Against Larceny Charges in Massachusetts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaf5e55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aaf5e55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re facing larceny charges in Massachusetts, it\u2019s essential to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/massachusetts-criminal-law-process\/\">understand your legal rights<\/a> and options. A strong defense can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. Common defenses include challenging the prosecution\u2019s evidence, questioning the value of the stolen property, and proving that you did not intend to permanently deprive the owner of their property. Each larceny case is unique, and the best defense strategy will depend on the specific facts of your situation.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1743d7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1743d7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='conclusion'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-179fd5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"179fd5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Larceny charges in Massachusetts can lead to serious consequences, including jail time, fines, and a lasting criminal record. 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