Massachusetts Theft Crimes
According to Massachusetts law, a theft crime is the criminal act of taking another person’s property without his/her consent, with the intent to purposefully deny the person access to his/her property. Theft crimes are further broken down into two categories: misdemeanor theft and felony theft. A misdemeanor offense, involves the stealing of property that is valued below $250. Felony theft involves stealing of property that has a value of more than $250.
If you have been charged with a theft crime, such as: shoplifting, petty theft, grand theft, motor vehicle theft, identity theft, burglary, robbery, forgery, receiving stolen property, credit card fraud, or internet fraud, you need to speak with an experienced Boston criminal attorney.
People who have been charged with theft crime in Boston and throughout Massachusetts need an experienced Massachusetts criminal lawyer. If you are convicted of a theft crime, you may have to spend time in jail, pay fines, pay restitution, do community service, or be placed on probation.
The legal consequences associated with theft crime convictions are no laughing matter and can greatly impair your quality of life and freedom. This is why it is important that you hire an experienced Boston criminal attorney who knows how to defend theft crime cases and is extremely familiar with Massachusetts law.
Boston Criminal Attorney
Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer
Attorney Patrick T. Donovan has represented clients who have been accused of and charged with theft crimes in Boston and throughout the state of Massachusetts. Boston Criminal Attorney Patrick T. Donovan is committed to aggressively pursuing the best possible outcome for each and every one of his clients.
As a former prosecutor, Attorney Donovan is well aware of the many legal strategies both law enforcement and district attorneys will use when trying to obtain a theft conviction. Attorney Donovan uses his prior knowledge as an Assistant District Attorney to his clients’ advantage by challenging evidence submitted by state attorneys, investigating faulty law enforcement procedures, and ultimately building the strongest case possible for every single one of his clients.
Call Boston Criminal Attorney Patrick T. Donovan today for your free initial consultation at (617)479-1800!
Boston Criminal Attorney Patrick T. Donovan handles cases for clients located in: Boston Dorchester, West Roxbury, South Boston, East Boston, Quincy, Milton, Weymouth, Randolph, Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, Rockland, Amherst, Dedham, Norwood, Cambridge, Somerville, Westwood, Needham, Wellesley, Stoughton, Brockton, Canton, Sharon, Avon, Revere, All of Cape Cod. Plymouth, Duxbury, Hanover, than throughout Massachusetts/
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