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Larceny by Check in Massa…

Larceny by Check in Massachusetts: What the Law Says, What the Commonwealth Must Prove, and the Penalties

August 9th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Larceny by check is charged under G.L. c. 266, § 37. It covers writing or passing a check you know won’t be paid, with intent to defraud. A bounced check alone is not a crime. The Commonwealth has to prove what you knew and what you intend…
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Tags: Attorney Barabino, Check Writing, Crime, Felony, Fraud, Goods and Services, Justice, Larceny, Law and Order, Stealing
Forgery in Massachusetts:…

Forgery in Massachusetts: What the Law Covers, What the Commonwealth Must Prove, and the Penalties

July 17th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Forgery in Massachusetts is charged under G.L. c. 267, § 1. Using a forged document, which the law calls “uttering,” is a separate crime under § 5. Both are felonies. District Court Instructions 8.160 and 8.240 set out what the…
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Tags: Alter, Counterfeit, Fraud, Intent, RMV Documents