Dedham, Massachusetts police made arrests on larceny and unlawful use of a credit card charges on Monday, October 26, 2009. According to a news report, a three individuals found a student's wallet on the commuter rail and decided charge $888 to the Visa credit card. Police said the purchases were made at City Sports, the Gap and Levi Strauss & Co. at Legacy Place.
Officers Joshua Blaney and Keith Strong went to City Sports at about 5:55 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26 after getting a report of a stolen credit card being used at the stores. Giovanni Brown, Lamarkus Vick, Rhonda Rascoe were arrested and matched the description given to the police.
A charge of larceny under $ 250.00 is a misdemeanor offense; a charge of larceny over $ 250.00 is considered a felony offense and would carry with it the potential for greater jail time and would require a defendant upon conviction to provide a DNA sample as any individual convicted of a felony offense is required to provide a DNA sample.
In some cases, larceny and shoplifting cases can be resolved short of trial through negotiations with the district attorney. In any charge of larceny or improper use of credit cards, it is important to contact an experienced Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer to handle your case and prepare your defense.
Attorney DelSignore is a Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer that defends individuals charged with theft offenses, such as larceny, shoplifting and uttering a false note, or passing a bad check. You can reach attorney DelSignore immediately by email or by telephone at 508-455-4755. Calls welcomed at anytime.
