Framingham Theft Crime Lawyer

Larceny by False Pretenses

This involves wrongfully obtaining property through deception or misrepresentation. An example of larceny by false pretenses includes raising money for charity and keeping the proceeds for personal use. 

The penalties are the same as outlined above for larceny (general theft). 

Embezzlement

Embezzlement refers to the theft of property that someone has been entrusted with, such as a business’s funds or assets. This crime often involves those in positions of financial trust, such as accountants.

Penalties can include: 

• Up to 5 years in state prison and/or
• A fine of up to $25,000.

Robbery

Robbery is defined as taking someone’s property via force or fear. It is considered a more serious offense than larceny because it is a kind of violent crime. 

Penalties can include:

• Up to life in prison

The severity of penalties for robbery often depends on the nature of the crime, whether the defendant used a weapon and the identity of the victim. 

Burglary

Burglary involves entering a building with the intent to commit a crime, such as theft. It does not require that any property actually be taken; the mere act of entering with criminal intent is enough. 

The penalties for burglary can include:

• Up to life in prison (but no less than 15 years)

As with robbery, the severity of the penalties will depend largely on the defendant’s actions during the burglary and whether they had a weapon.