An East Bridgewater man was arrested after allegedly taking more than $ 300.00 of merchandise from Lord and Taylor at the South Shore Plaza, according to the Brockton Enterprise.
Typically, in Massachusetts shoplifting cases a defendant charged with shoplifting will receive a notice of a clerk magistrate hearing. A Massachusetts clerk magistrate hearing is a hearing to determine whether a criminal complaint should be issued. The standard is whether the clerk believes there is probable cause that the criminal offense occurred. A clerk magistrate hearing provides the opportunity to resolve the case prior to it being brought in court and prior to it appearing on your criminal record. Accordingly, if you receive notice of a clerk magistrate hearing, you should hire an experience Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer immediately.
Attorney DelSignore has represented individuals at clerk magistrate hearings throughout Massachusetts, including Attleboro, Brockton, Wrentham and Quincy District Courts. If you are charged with a criminal offense in Massachusetts and receive notice of a magistrate hearing call Attorney DelSignore immediately and let him assist you in effectively resolving your case. Call now at 508-455-4755 or 781-686-5924. Calls and emails are generally answered immediately.
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