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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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Shoplifting in Massachuse…

Shoplifting in Massachusetts | G.L. c. 266 § 30A

July 25th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Shoplifting is a specific criminal offense under Massachusetts law. G.L. c. 266, § 30A covers a range of intentional acts involving retail merchandise—taking it, concealing it, switching price tags or containers, under-ringing the price, or removi…
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Tags: Arraignment, concealing merchandise, Dismissal, Dismissed, Diversion, G.L. c. 266 § 30A, General Intent, Immigration Consequences, Magistrate, penalty, price tag switching, Registry of Motor Vehicles, retail theft, Self Defense, Self Defense of Another, Self Defense of Property, Shoplifting, shoplifting Massachusetts, Stealing, Wanton Conduct