Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Re: missing deposit

Retain an attorney immediately and discuss this matter only with that attorney. DO NOT plead guilty.

If it is merely an application for a complaint, you have the right to a clerk magistrate's hearing at which you should be represented by an attorney who can try to dissuade the magistrate from even entering a criminal complaint. If a complaint issues your attorney may be able to negotiate either a dismissal on payment of costs or a continuance without a finding to avoid a feloney larceny conviction which you should seek to avaoid at all costs. Good Luck!

Re: missing deposit

It appears you have been charged with a felony.

Your best option is to contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. If you cannot afford an attorney, you should investigate whether you qualify to have a court appointed attorney.

It is impossible to answer your other questions without knowing all the facts and circumstances of your particular matter.

Criminal charges are serious, especially felony charges; an attorney will be able to explain each step in the process, and negotiate with the prosecutor on your behalf.

: missing deposit

Are you saying that there is a clerk's hearing against you, or are you being arraigned?

Your best option is to contact a criminal defense attorney and negotiate a settlement that gives you the least exposure possible.

You should talk to no one, and certainly not post a detailed description on the internet.

The next person you should and must speak to is an attorney to analyze the case, and discuss your options.

If you seek further information or representation, you can call my office.

If you want to provide me with more essential information about the situation, or contact me, then I can provide me with the necessary details, so that I can evaluate what is going on, and give you my thoughts.

If you would like to consult with me, call me at my office.