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Don't let a Massachusetts Criminal Charge Ruin Your
Life!
Arrested in Massachusetts for Receiving Stolen
Property?
According to Massachusetts General Law, a charge of receiving
stolen goods or property can have the following penalties:
- If the value of the stolen property is under $250, the
penalty goes up to 2 1/2 years in jail, and a $250 fine for a
first offense (1st offense)
- For a second (2nd) offense or subsequent offense, or of the
value of the goods stolen are greater than $250, the maximum
penalty is 5 years in state prison and a $500 fine.
MA Receiving Stolen Property Defense Strategies
There are a number of valid defenses to a Massachusetts receiving
stolen property charge depending on the facts of the case, and the
alleged evidence that the police have against you. That evidence may
have been illegally obtained, and if I believe that may have happened,
I'll file motions to suppress the evidence against you.
I'll be happy to
discuss the specifics of your case with you and what I believe to be
your best defense strategy, in a no obligation, free legal
consultation.
I am in different MA courts every day, defending my clients rights
and freedom on charges of receiving or buying stolen goods or property
and many other criminal charges. If you've been charged with a stolen
property offense or another criminal charge in Massachusetts, you need
someone who will fight for your rights. Call me at (781)326-2700.
By calling, you have nothing to lose but the tremendous emotional
stress your arrest has brought you. Defending people is what I do for
a living. Call to set up a free consultation now.
Sincerely,
Elliot Savitz, Attorney at Law
(781)326-2700
Massachusetts General Laws reference (MGL)
CHAPTER 266. CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
Section 60: Stolen goods; buying or receiving
"Whoever buys, receives or aids in the
concealment of stolen or embezzled property, knowing it to have been
stolen or embezzled, or whoever with intent to defraud buys, receives
or aids in the concealment of property, knowing it to have been
obtained from a person by a false pretense of carrying on business and
dealing in the ordinary course of trade... "
Elliot Savitz, Attorney at Law
30 Eastbrook Road
Suite 201
Dedham, MA 02026
(781)326-2700
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