Larceny, Shoplifting, & Theft Case Results

4/1/26

Charge: Shoplifting by Concealment

Details: My client was shopping at Target, selecting household goods for her apartment, when she was observed by store loss prevention personnel at the self-checkout. Loss prevention alleged that my client failed to scan all items prior to placing them into her bags. She was subsequently detained, escorted to the store’s loss prevention office, and later charged with shoplifting by concealment.

My client’s matter was eligible for a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing. At the hearing, I presented evidence establishing my client’s unblemished criminal record, her strong reputation in the community, and her willingness to make restitution for any amount Target asserted was owed.

The Clerk Magistrate dismissed the matter upon my client’s satisfaction of the restitution obligation, preserving her clean criminal record.

Result: Charge dismissed prior to arraignment

Woburn District Court

10/14/25

Charges: 3 Counts of Shoplifting by Concealment

Details: My client was observed by Target loss prevention taking several items of clothing, placing them in her purse, and exiting the store without paying. The items were recovered and Target was not owed any restitution. The case was dismissed in a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing.

Result: Charges dismissed at Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing

Dedham District Court

8/14/25

Charges: 1 Count of Shoplifting by Concealment, 2 Counts of Shoplifting by Recording False Value

Details: My client entered a Target, selected several items, proceeded to the self checkout, and scanned price tags for other items in place of the items she selected. None of the property left the store and Target was not owed any restitution. The case was heard at a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing and was dismissed.

Result: Charges dismissed prior to arraignment

Dedham District Court

6/5/25

Charges: Larceny, Forgery of a Check, Uttering a False Check

Details: My client was taking care of her elderly grandmother by cooking, cleaning, and helping with her doctor’s visits and finances. Her grandmother was reviewing her bank account and believed my client took her checkbook and wrote checks to herself without her grandmother’s permission. Eventually, the grandmother decided she did not wish to pursue prosecution.

Result: Case dismissed prior to trial

Framingham District Court

3/12/25

Charges: Trespass, Breaking & Entering, Possession of Burglarious Tools

Details: Police were called to a tow yard on report of two suspicious males inside after hours. My client was found to have removed license plates from a vehicle with a screwdriver located in his pocket.

Result: Cases dismissed prior to trial

Fall River District Court

1/16/25

Charge: Larceny Under $1200

Details: Client entered a Target and left the store with several items without paying. Loss prevention stopped him before he exited the store. Approximately $72 worth of items were in his possession.

Result: Case dismissed at Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing

New Bedford District Court

7/15/24

Charges: Receive Stolen Property Over $1200, Unlawful Possession of a Theft Detection Remover

Result: Both charges dismissed prior to trial

Framingham District Court

Charges: Receive Stolen Property, Utter False Check,  Larceny by Check, Receive Stolen Property, Attempted Larceny by Check

Result: All charges dismissed at trial

Waltham District Court

4/28/23

Charges: Improper Use Of Credit Card, Larceny

Result: Dismissed prior to arraignment at Clerk’s Hearing

Clinton District Court