Criminal Defense Lawyers
Specializing in DUI
Motor Vehicle Theft Attorney- Massachusetts
Larceny of a Motor Vehicle- Massachusetts
Larceny of a Motor Vehicle in Massachusetts is a serious charge, carrying up to 15 years in state prison and a fine up to $15,000. The elements of this offense include those for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, with the additional element that you stole, received, bought, or concealed a stolen motor vehicle, or that you stole parts or accessories while committing Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle. The prosecution may have weak evidence that you had intent to permanently deprive the vehicle owner of either the vehicle or its parts, in which case I would work to have the charge amended down to the lesser offense of Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle. This can be a very important defense if all of the other elements of unauthorized use are present, because Larceny of a Motor Vehicle not only carries much tougher penalties, but it cannot be Continued Without a Finding as part of a plea bargain, while the charge of Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle allows for that possibility.
If you have been charged with Larceny of a Motor Vehicle or any other criminal offense in Massachusetts, contact my office 24/7 for your free initial legal consultation:
50 Milk St 16th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 830-2188