On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Oct 7, 2019 | Theft & Property Crimes
Spooky season is the favorite time of year for many in Massachusetts. It is a time to dress up and invoke the power of make-believe. While the holiday is geared mostly toward children, adults love it too. Unfortunately, there is one thing about Halloween that many...
On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Jun 20, 2019 | Theft & Property Crimes
Making purchases online is very convenient thanks to the use of online credit card payments that do not require the use of your physical card. All you have to do is enter your card numbers to complete a purchase that will be shipped to your Massachusetts address....
On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Mar 31, 2019 | Theft & Property Crimes
Stiff penalties come with vandalism crimes in Massachusetts. Individuals found guilty may face a misdemeanor or felony conviction. According to FindLaw, vandalism refers to the destruction or unlawful damage of an individual’s property. Malicious damage covers a...
On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Apr 3, 2018 | Theft & Property Crimes
Graffiti was once an underground form of illegal street art. Over the years, though, it has become more and more popular. Elements of graffiti have been incorporated into commercial and highbrow art, clothing design and popular media. This form of painting can be a...
On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Feb 21, 2018 | Theft & Property Crimes
Some people try to justify shoplifting as a minor, victimless crime, but these justifications are false. Shoplifting is very serious and causes retailers to lose significant revenue–sometimes millions of dollars–every year. The Massachusetts criminal...
On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Jan 9, 2018 | Theft & Property Crimes
The laws in Massachusetts regarding misdemeanor vs. felony theft are quite different than in the rest of the United States. Nearly every state in the country has a dollar threshold for theft. Stealing property that is valued under the threshold is charged as a...
On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Nov 24, 2017 | Theft & Property Crimes
Being charged with a crime is never pleasant. Neither is going to court. If you have been charged with theft, a trial may very well be in your future. If you are convicted, you could face serious legal consequences that affect you for a long time. Still, it is...
On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Sep 15, 2017 | Theft & Property Crimes
Leicester police were ready when a concerned citizen called about a man apparently breaking into a Green Street home. They had checked on the house earlier that day after a Worcester police request, so they sent multiple units around. That doesn’t mean they were...
On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Sep 6, 2017 | Theft & Property Crimes
Riders on Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail lines may be in for some hassles in the days ahead as random daily ticket checks continue. The random checks, which began yesterday, are meant to cut back on the millions of dollars the MBTA loses each...
On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | May 29, 2017 | Theft & Property Crimes
There are numerous property crimes that are codified under the criminal law of Massachusetts, including a number of offenses having to do with arson. People who are convicted of these offenses may face thousands of dollars in fines, long terms of imprisonment and...
