Recent Changes to the Criminal Larceny Law in Massachusetts
On April 13, 2018, Governor Charlie Baker signed An Act Relative to Criminal Justice Reform. Among other things, this Act makes changes to the current Massachusetts Criminal Law as it pertains to the Criminal Charge of Larceny.
Prior to the recent law changes, the threshold between a misdemeanor and felony larceny was $250.00. In other words, if a person was previously charged with larceny and the value of the property taken was $250.00 or above, that person would have been charged with a felony.
Under the new version Massachusetts law, the threshold for a felony larceny charge has increased from $250.00 to $1,200.00. Thus, if a person is accused of taking property valued below $1,200.00, he or she will be charged with misdemeanor larceny. This change in the law is beneficial to those facing charges of larceny as the penalties for the crime vary depending on whether it is a misdemeanor or felony charge.
Massachusetts Larceny Defense Attorney
With the constant evolution of the law, it is important to have a defense attorney who is up to date on all changes in the law. At Caselden Law, our firm closely monitors any changes in the laws in order to best defend our clients. If you or a loved one has been charged with larceny under $1,200.00 or larceny over $1,200.00, contact our Massachusetts Firm to speak with an experienced Boston Larceny Defense Lawyer about your case.
Our firm handles Criminal Larceny charges on a Flat-Fee Basis. Contact us for a free initial consultation and case quote at 617-863-6447.