Massachusetts Shoplifting charges were brought against, Jason Leal, of Cumberland, Rhode Island after a news account claims that Leal ran out of BJ's without paying for approximately $ 177.00 worth of DVDs. Leal was also charged with possession of burglarious tools. As a Dedham Criminal Defense Lawyer, I have seen many shoplifting and larceny cases where the police bring this additional charge based on the defendant possessing a box cutter or knife to cut through a box.
Massachusetts Criminal Law Chapter 266 Section 49 penalizes an individual who possesses a burglarious tool. One of the elements of the offense is that the tool must be capable of breaking into a building, room, vault or safe (place for keeping valuables.) Simply put, a box cutter cannot be a burglarious tool because it is incapable of breaking into a building. A Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer could file a motion to dismiss to have this charge dismissed by the court as inappropriately charged and without probable cause.
In this case, like many other criminal cases, the police departments sometimes overcharge a case. As an experienced Massachusetts criminal defense attorney, it is important to review each charge carefully to ensure that there is a legal basis for the charge being filed in court.
As a Criminal Defense lawyer in Massachusetts, I have handled numerous shoplifting cases. I have handled shoplifting and larceny charges from the South Shore plaza, Braintree Mall, Shoppers World in Framingham and the Wrentham Outlets. I have also handled larceny charges regarding altered receipts and charges involving large dollar amount of merchandise. If you are charged with a Massachusetts Larceny offense, I will take your call immediately, schedule an appointment and being to prepare your defense. Call now at 508-455-4755 or send an email.
