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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
A check you wrote did not clear. Now someone says you owe money, or you have a police report, a summons, or a court date for larceny. You may not have meant to cheat anyone. You may be sure the money was there. Either way, the paperwork says “larce…
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Categories: Blog
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
Maybe you signed someone else’s name. Maybe a number on a document was changed, or you handed over something that turned out to be fake. Now the police are asking questions, or you have a court date for forgery. It is a frightening charge, and it s…
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Categories: Blog
Tags: Alter, Counterfeit, Fraud, Intent, RMV Documents