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Theft Crimes Case Results

Attorney Donovan has fought hard to get each and every the best possible result for people charged with any type of theft crime in Massachusetts. Below are some of the actual cases handled by Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Patrick Donovan. Attorney Donovan has successfully represented many people charged with all types of theft crimes including Larceny Over $1200, Larceny Under $1200, Larceny by Single Scheme, Larceny by Embezzlement, Larceny of the Person or Building, and Identity Fraud in Boston, Quincy, and throughout Massachusetts. Attorney Donovan uses the skills taught to him as a prosecutor to get the best result for each of his clients. If you or someone you know has been charged with a theft crime call today for a free no obligation consultation. 

Barnstable District Court 

Client was charged was charged with 6 criminal offenses including larceny over $1200 (a felony), larceny over $1200 by single scheme, forgery, and uttering in the Barnstable District Court. It was alleged that the client took checks from her sister’s friend and wrote them out to herself. Client had allegedly stolen over $3000 from the victim. Victim, who has developmental disabilities, cooperated with the police. Case was scheduled for trial where it was DISMISSED.

Cambridge District Court 

Larceny Over $250- Client, a college student, was charged with a Larceny Over $250 and Credit Card Fraud after he was used a credit card from a missing purse. Client had found the purse near a train station and used the credit card and train pass. Police had video evidence of him using the stolen train pass. When the police stopped the client had the stolen pass on him. Attorney Donovan found a problem with they way the police had filed the charges and got the Case Dismissed.

Plymouth District Court

Larceny Over $250 –Client, a bank teller, was charged with larceny over $250 after an audit missing cash. The bank investigated and the client admitted to stealing over $6,000.00. Attorney Donovan was able to negotiate with the District Attorney to have the CASE DISMISSED.

Brockton District Court

Larceny Over $250- Client was charged Larceny Over $250,  a felony for stealing,  for stealing over $5000 from her employer.  Client was a bank teller who had access to large amounts of money. When her employer investigated the theft she admitted she took the money. Attorney Donovan negotiated with the District Attorney to get the CASE DISMISSED. 

Waltham District Court

Larceny By Embezzlement – Client admitted to stealing over $26,000 from her employer. Client admitted that she  police and had a paper trail that proved she did it. Plea was successful and client got a CWOF for one year.

Taunton District Court

Larceny By Check – Client was charged with larceny by check after repeated attempts to collect on a bounced $450 check went unanswered. Police sought a criminal complaint in Taunton District Court. Attorney Donovan represented the client and charges did not issue.

Boston Municipal Court

Larceny Over – Client, a resident alien, is accused of stealing over $1450 worth of handbags and clothes from a very expensive Boston store. Client is arrested and could face deportation or exclusion from the country should she either admit to the charge or be found guilty. Attorney Donovan successfully negotiates a pretrial probation for the client thereby the charges will be dismissed in one year and she will not face any immigration issues.

Stoughton District Court

Larceny Over – Client is charged with Larceny Over $250. Victim alleges that the client stole over 2000 dollars from his truck. Police investigate the crime and client is charged with four felonies. CASE DISMISSED

Dedham District Court

Identity Fraud – Client is charged with three felony charges after she is alleged to have written close to $10,000.00 in checks from someone else checkbook. She was alleged to have written the checks and forged the signature. Client is arraigned in Stoughton District and selects a jury trial in Dedham District. CASE DISMISSED

Best Massachusetts Theft Crime Lawyer

Attorney Patrick Donovan is a Massachusetts Criminal Attorney who has represented many people charged with all types of theft crimes.

Attorney Donovan is a former prosecutor who has experience in over fifty courts in Massachusetts. Attorney Donovan uses his experience as an Assistant District Attorney to get the possible outcome for each of his clients. If you have been charged with a theft crime call today for a free no obligation consultation.


The Law Office of Patrick T. Donovan represents clients in: Suffolk County including Boston, Dorchester, South Boston, East Boston, Mattapan, Roxbury, Chelsea, Abington, Avon, Braintree, Bridgewater, Brockton, Canton, Carver, Cohasset, Dedham, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Foxborough, Freetown, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Mansfield.

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Patrick T. Donovan represent clients in: Boston, Alston, Brighton, East Boston, South Boston, Chelsea, Dorchester, Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Woburn, Waltham, Framingham, Natick, Malden, Quincy, Milton, Revere, Everett, Weymouth, Marshfield, Randolph, Braintree, Pembroke, Cohasset, Hingham, Orleans, Hull, Brewster, Dennis, Yarmouth, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Rockland, All College Students, Dedham, Norwood, Cambridge, Wrentham, Somerville, Walpole, Westwood, Attleboro, North Attleboro, Needham, Brockton, Wellesley, Stoughton, Wareham, Plainville, Arlington, Concord, Canton, Sharon, Avon, Taunton, Revere, Falmouth, Barnstable, Plymouth, Duxbury, Hanover and throughout Massachusetts

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