Charges of Larceny Over $1,200 (a felony) Against Nail Salon Owner to be Dismissed

Our client owns a chain of nail salons throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Back in November she was shopping at a high-end department store. She made several purchases totaling in excess of $20,000. Two weeks later she went back to the store and tried to return one of the items. Notwithstanding store policy she was not permitted to make the return. An argument with the store manager followed. The woman then left the store with over $4,000 merchandise that she did not pay for. Store security stopped her and reclaimed the merchandise. They then went and reviewed video camera footage of her purchases 2 weeks earlier and made a determination that she did not pay for much of those items rather she stole them. She was then charged with larceny over $ 1,200 in violation of G.L. c. 266 section 30 which is a felony in Massachusetts. The woman had a prior from 10 years ago as well. Attorney Neyman was hired. Today he convinced the District Attorney’s office to agree to a continuance without a finding for one year. Under the circumstances of this case and given the woman’s  well documented hardships throughout her life the judge agreed with this recommended disposition. The case has been continued without a finding (CWOF) for one year administratively.

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