Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts
Larceny charge and teaching certification!
I have a question for you all. If someone is arrested for larceny, pleads not quilty, and currently is awaiting pre-trial....what does their record say? What happens if they are proved to be innocent? Does it still show?
This person is a substitute teacher and graduate student, first offense. We have discovered that if she is convicted, a BCI check will tell the schools that ''disqualifying'' information has been discovered. A person at the retail store she worked at took her manager password and took money...and she was charged! If the worst happens, we have heard that she may get 6 months-1 year probation and it will probably be removed at that time. Is there really a way to remove the record if the worst happens and she gets probation? Is there a way to get the charge reduced to misdemeanor so it doesn't affect her professionally? What is the difference between larceny and the lower charge (shoplifting?) We are investigating all possible outcomes and appreciate your help.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Larceny charge and teaching certification!
Right now it would show an open case on the record. Once resolved it would show either Guilty (G)probation or Continuation Without a Finding (CWOF) or Dismissal or Not Guilty finding. I need to know more about the facts of the case and person's prior record to provide more assistance. Obviously having a lawyer who knows the system would help to resolve the matter in a favorable manner for the individual. Please feel free to call me at 508-587-9111 to discuss the case further. Martha Kovner
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