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Larceny by Stealing in Massachusetts (G.L. c. 266, § 30): Elements, Penalties, and Defenses

July 18th, 2018

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Larceny is the Massachusetts word for theft. Under G.L. c. 266, § 30, it covers three kinds of conduct: stealing, getting property by a false pretense, and embezzlement. This post covers the first and most common kind, larceny by stealing. Wheth…

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