Larceny & Robbery Defense in Massachusetts.
If you're facing theft charges, having skilled legal representation is crucial. Our Massachusetts larceny lawyers provide aggressive defense strategies to protect your rights and your future. As experienced Brockton larceny lawyers, we understand the serious consequences theft convictions bring — fines, jail time, and lasting records.
District · Superior · BMC
Strategic theft defense across Massachusetts.
Proven experience defending larceny cases statewide.
Our Brockton larceny lawyers have successfully defended theft cases across Massachusetts — from misdemeanor shoplifting in District Court to felony robbery indictments in Superior Court. We know how local prosecutors charge, evaluate, and negotiate these cases.
Familiarity with Brockton courts, judges, and prosecutors is something we bring to bear in advising you and developing the litigation strategy in your case — with clear, strategic guidance every step of the way.
From shoplifting to armed robbery — every theft offense.
Massachusetts law classifies theft charges based on the value of the property, the use of force or weapons, and the defendant's criminal history. Theft over $1,200 is a felony, and prior offenses lead to harsher consequences. We defend the full range of theft-related charges in District and Superior Court.
Larceny
The unlawful taking of another's property — charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on value, with felony exposure once the loss exceeds $1,200.
Shoplifting
Retail theft accusations under M.G.L. c. 266 § 30A — often arising from loss-prevention stops and surveillance footage that we challenge head-on.
Burglary & Breaking and Entering
Charges involving unlawful entry into a dwelling or building with intent to commit a felony — Superior Court exposure for daytime or nighttime offenses.
Robbery & Armed Robbery
Theft accomplished through force, threat, or a weapon — among the most serious property offenses in the Commonwealth, carrying state-prison time.
Identity Theft
Unauthorized use of another's personal information under M.G.L. c. 266 § 37E — investigated and defended with digital-forensic review.
Embezzlement
Misappropriation of funds entrusted by an employer or fiduciary — defended through forensic accounting and intent-based defenses.
Receiving Stolen Property
Possessing or obtaining stolen goods with knowledge of their origin — knowledge and constructive possession are central battlegrounds.
Fraud & White-Collar Theft
Credit card fraud, check fraud, and complex financial offenses — often charged alongside larceny and identity theft counts.
Potential Penalties on Conviction
A defense built around evidence, intent, and identification.
Our lawyers develop strong defenses tailored to the facts of your case — challenging weak or unlawfully obtained evidence, proving lack of intent or mistaken identity, and negotiating reduced charges or alternative sentencing where appropriate.
Theft cases live and die on intent and identification. We attack the Commonwealth's proof of both — from grainy surveillance footage to loss-prevention testimony to accomplice statements offered in exchange for leniency.
- Challenging weak, unreliable, or unlawfully obtained evidence
- Lack-of-intent and mistaken-identity defenses
- Surveillance and identification suppression motions
- Reduced charges, restitution, and CWOF negotiations
Evidence · Intent · Identification
The proof is where the defense begins.
We defend clients at every stage of a Massachusetts theft case.
Pre-Charge Investigation
We intervene early — interviewing witnesses, requesting surveillance video, and challenging loss-prevention reports before charges are even filed.
Arraignment & Bail
From the first appearance, we fight for release on personal recognizance and protect against statements that compromise the defense.
Discovery & Motion Practice
Aggressive motion practice — suppression of unlawfully obtained evidence, identification challenges, and dismissal motions where the proof falls short.
Trial & Disposition
Every file is built for trial. When trial isn't the right call, we negotiate reductions, restitution-based dispositions, and CWOFs that protect your record.
Contact Us Today
If you're charged with larceny, act fast. Our Massachusetts larceny lawyers are ready to defend your rights.
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When the call comes in, you speak with a partner not a screener. Every consultation is confidential, and we respond to every inquiry, typically within hours.
Brockton, MA 02301
After-hours by appointment