Larceny Under $1200 is the stealing of money or goods valued at less than $1200.
Larceny Under $1200 is a misdemeanor offense in Massachusetts. The penalties for this crime may include jail time, probation, fines, and restitution.
What are the elements of Larceny Under $1200?
To secure a conviction for petty theft in Massachusetts, the prosecutor must establish three elements beyond a reasonable doubt.
Common defenses to larceny charges include lack of intent to permanently deprive the victim of the property, absence of actual theft where the individual was merely in possession of the stolen goods, no actual act of stealing the goods, and lack of involvement in the theft as a bystander. Other defense include demonstrating that the prosecutor cannot prove the case.
Criminal Defense Lawyer Patrick Donovan previously served as a prosecutor in Norfolk County. There, Attorney Donovan participated in all has experience in all types of larceny cases.
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