Shoplifting - Stephen Neyman

Charge of Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise Converted to a Civil Infraction and Dismissed on $100 Court Costs

Stephen Neyman — Fri, 08 May 2026 18:17:42 GMT

In November of last year our client got a little greedy and stole food from a local grocery store. He was caught by loss prevention and the incident was caught on security video. He was charged with shoplifting under G.L. c. 266 section 30A. We were able to get the charges dismissed and converted to a civil conversion under G.L. c. 277 section 70C.

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Charges of Shoplifting and Larceny Over $1.200 Sealed

Stephen Neyman — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:25:06 GMT

Over a year ago our office was able to get pretrial probation for a woman charged with larceny over $1,200, G.L. c. 266 section 30 and creating or using a false sales receipt, G.L. c. 266 section 30C. The woman had recently obtained citizenship. Regardless, she was afraid to try to get a promotion at work, seek other employment, or apply for a loan for a larger home. Accordingly, she came back to our office and asked us to petition the court to seal her non-convictions. Pursuant to G.L. c. 276 section 100A a judge allowed our petition and the case has been sealed.

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

Stephen Neyman — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:37:30 GMT

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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Shoplifting Charges do Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate

Stephen Neyman — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:49:01 GMT

In February of this year a young professional went into a local market on a dare and stole goods totaling over one thousand dollars. Loss prevention immediately noticed the theft and detained the man. The police were called and he was issued a summons for shoplifting by asportation in violation of G.L. c. 266 section 30. Our office prevailed on the magistrate today not to issue the criminal complaint. Restitution was made in full to the store.

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General Continuance for Man Charged With Felony Larceny and Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise

Stephen Neyman — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:38:49 GMT

In November of last year loss prevention officers at a local shopping center detained a man and his wife on suspicion of theft charges. This couple had been under investigation by the store under the belief that they had been stealing from the store for a significant period of time. On this particular date, the loss prevention officers watched the defendants on security cameras and confirmed what they had observed previously on video footage. Specifically, that the defendants had stolen thousands of dollars worth of goods from the store over a four month period. The police were called to the scene and the couple were arrested and charged with larceny over $1,200 in violation of G.L. c. 266 section 30A and shoplifting by concealing merchandise, also in violation of G.L. c. 266 section 30A. Attorney Neyman was hired to represent the husband. We prevailed on the district attorney’s office to agree to a general continuance of the charges. This means that provided our clients remain free of criminal legal problems for the next six months all charges will be dismissed. This result is actually better than pretrial probation, G.L. c. 276 section 87, in that there is no supervision from the probation department.

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Shoplifting Charges Against Local Grammar School Teacher Dismissed on Day of Arraignment

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:13:54 GMT

Our client is a local grammar school teacher. She has a history of shoplifting. She was recently caught at a high end cosmetic store. The loss prevention officers recognized the woman and pulled up older security videos. They learned that she had done this on several occasions and she was charged with four counts of shoplifting under G.L. c. 266 section 30A. Attorney Neyman was hired. Today, the day of arraignment, we succeeded in getting all charges dismissed.

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Shoplifting Charges Against Retiree do not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:52:07 GMT

The defendant is retired. She recently came upon difficult times after her financial advisor stole all of her retirement money. In an act of desperation, she resorted to stealing small amounts of food at local stores so that she could eat. She got caught and was summonsed for a clerk magistrate hearing charging her with shoplifting by asportation in violation of G.L. c. 266 section 30. Our office represented her and convinced the clerk magistrate not to issue a complaint. All charges were dismissed.

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Charges of Shoplifting Against 3 College Students do not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:33:20 GMT

In October of 2022 loss prevention at a large suburban outlet complex observed suspicious activity involving three young males. The men were seen going into several stores, one at a time, carrying bags that were seemingly full of merchandise. Each time the men entered a story they left without going through a register. Their bags appeared larger after exiting the stores. Loss prevention officers followed them into one store and saw them putting items in their bags and leaving without paying. The individuals were stopped, questioned and detained once it was learned that they had stolen from several stores in the complex. They were all given summonses for a clerk magistrate hearing for shoplifting charges in violation of G.L. c. 266 section 30A. Today we appeared on behalf of all of the men and convinced the magistrate to dismiss the complaint.

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Felony Charges of Larceny Over $1,200 Against Non-Citizen Dismissed Prior to Arraignment

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:08:13 GMT

Our client is a non-citizen working in the United States pursuant to a visa. In September of this year she was caught shoplifting from a store in a mall. The value of the property taken exceeded $1,200.00 making the crime a felony in Massachusetts. The woman was charged with larceny over $1,200.00 in violation of G.L. c. 266 section 30. Her arraignment was scheduled for February of next year. Rather than wait for the arraignment and leave our client with a pcf number we negotiated a deal with the district attorney’s office. Provided that our client perform 16 hours of community service the case would be dismissed prior to arraignment. She completed the community service and we advanced the case today. All charges were dismissed prior to arraignment.

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Felony Charges of Larceny Over $1,200 Dismissed After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:31:55 GMT

In late December of 2021 police were called by loss prevention to a high end department store located in a suburban mall. Two siblings had been detained. Loss prevention observed both concealing and ultimately stealing items valued at over $4,000.00 dollars. Exercising tremendous restraint and compassion, rather than charge the defendants with a felony the officers elected to proceed by way of clerk magistrate hearing and charged both with larceny over $1,200.00, a felony under G.L. c. 266 section 30 and conspiracy under G.L. c. 274 section 7. One of the siblings is an adult and the other a juvenile. Today, we convinced the clerk magistrate not to issue the complaint against the adult. The juvenile’s case will be heard at a later date.

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Felony Charges of Larceny Over $1,200 and Shoplifting Against Entertainment Executive do not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:40:20 GMT

On January 22, 2022 police were called to a high end clothing store for a report of a theft. Loss prevention personnel met the officers to advise that they observed a woman stealing items the value of which exceeded $1,200, thereby making the crime a felony in Massachusetts. A clerk magistrate hearing was scheduled charging a violation of G.L. c. 266 section 30A. We convinced the clerk’s office that our client, a well know figure in the entertainment industry, had been suffering from depression and anxiety, that she had no prior record and that all of the merchandise had been returned, uncompromised. Based on that and our representation, no complaint issued.

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Charges of Aggravated Shoplifting Dismissed Prior to Arraignment

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:46:43 GMT

Our client owns a chain of fitness centers throughout Massachusetts and other parts of the Northeast. For months he had been implicated in a larceny scheme where items would be purchased at one store, the tags replaced and the items later returned to another store at a more significant price. Videotape from the stores confirmed our client’s identity and his involvement in this scheme. Store investigators determined that the total amount of the loss exceeded $14,000. The man was charged with aggravated shoplifting under G.L. c. 266 section 30C. Attorney Neyman was able to show the district attorney the flaws in its case prior to arraignment. Consequently, it was agreed that our client’s case would be dismissed prior to arraignment.

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Pretrial Probation for New York Woman Charged With Larceny Over $1,200

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:43:16 GMT

The defendant lives in New York City. In January of this year police in a suburban Boston city were investigating a theft of in excess of $2,000 dollars at a local store. Two women had been detained by loss prevention personnel at the store. Video cameras showed both women acting in concert, and stealing many items from the store. They returned to the store to steal more items and were detained. Felony larceny charges under G.L. c. 266 30 issued against our client. Attorney Neyman was hired. Today, the day of arraignment our office was able to get pretrial probation pursuant to G.L. c. 276 section 87 for our client. In six months all charges will be dismissed.

Shoplifting Charges Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:05:52 GMT

Our client is a sales executive at a local computer software company. Several months ago he was caught in video surveillance footage stealing from a local retail store. Using security videos the police were able to see the make and model of the car the individual entered. The videos showed the car exit the parking lot and enter a gas station adjacent to the store. Officers obtained credit card receipts from the gas station and were able to match the car with the receipt. The credit card used to purchase the gas was in our client’s name. Registry of Motor Vehicle documents were sought and our client’s license photo matched the person seen stealing from the store. Our client was summonsed to court and charged with shoplifting under G.L. c. 266 section 30A. Our office was able to get all charges dismissed upon making a restitution payment.

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Felony Larceny Charges Against Non-Citizen to be Dismissed Following Pretrial Probation Under G.L. c. 276 Section 87

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:03:13 GMT

The defendant is a non-citizen lawfully in the United States pursuant to a work visa. In May of 2019 she was caught stealing from an upscale store in a Boston suburb. Loss prevention officers observed the woman using a theft detection deactivation device to remove security devices from expensive goods. The woman secreted the items in her body and in bags bearing the names of other stores in the near vicinity. Once the woman left the property loss prevention officers detained her and contacted local law enforcement. The acts were caught on surveillance cameras. Charges of larceny over $1,200 under G.L. c. 266 Section 30 issued. That is a felony. Charges of unlawful deactivation or removal of a theft detection device also issued. This too is a felony under G.L. c. 266 Section 30B. Inasmuch as the woman is a non-citizen it was imperative that she not be convicted of these offenses and that there be no admission of responsibility. Attorney Neyman was hired. Today, we were able to have the district attorney’s office and the judge agree to resolve the case with pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 Section 87. There will be no immigration consequences.

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Complaint for Shoplifting Against Local College Professor Does Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:44:18 GMT

The defendant is a professor at a local university. He is not an American citizen. Several months ago he was caught shoplifting in a local Target store. He was given a summons for a clerk magistrate hearing. He hired our office to represent him. He was facing termination from his job if a complaint issued and possible deportation if he were to be found guilty or had admitted to sufficient facts. Attorney Neyman represented him at the clerk magistrate hearing and succeeded in convincing the clerk magistrate not to issue a complaint.

Shoplifting Charges Against College Student Nolle Prossed Prior to Arraignment

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 14 May 2019 17:31:30 GMT

Last night the defendant, a local college student was arrested after she was caught stealing from a high end cosmetic store. Normally the woman would have received a summons for a clerk magistrate hearing however since she had no identification in her position she was arrested. Her father bailed her out and contacted our office to defend her. An arraignment charging shoplifting in violation of G.L. c. 266 Section 30A was scheduled for today. Attorney Neyman was able to get the case nolle prossed prior to arraignment. The case is over and the defendant will have no CORI entries.

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Pre-Arraignment Diversion for Hospital Worker Accused of Shoplifting

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:42:14 GMT

The defendant is a recent college graduate and a hospital worker. This past fall she was in a local department store when loss prevention officials observed her stealing a significant amount of store merchandise. They detained her and obtained a full confession. She was summonsed to court charged with shoplifting in violation of G.L. c. 266 Section 30A. Had she been arraigned she would have lost her job. Attorney Neyman was hired. Today, our office was able to get the defendant pre-arraignment diversion under G.L. c. 276A. She was not arraignment and all charges will be dismissed.

Shoplifting Charges Do Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:37:07 GMT

Several weeks ago a woman was shopping in a local supermarket. She went to the self checkout kiosk, paid for some of the groceries and did not pay for many others. She bagged all items and casually left the store. Unbeknownst to her store security was monitoring her actions. They observed that theft and stopped her outside the store. The found all items and her receipt. The value of the merchandise did not match with the receipt. Security cameras corroborated the theft. Local police were called and a summons for shoplifting under G.L. c. 266 Section 30A issued. The woman is not a citizen and any adverse result could lead to deportation. Today, our office defended the woman at a clerk magistrate hearing. No charges issued.

Shoplifting Charges Against Non-Citizen Dismissed After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 01 May 2018 18:09:20 GMT

The defendant is a non-citizen who moved to Massachusetts to attend school on a student visa. A few weeks ago the defendant was shopping at a local Target store. The defendant processed some merchandise at a self-service checkout kiosk. However much of the goods in the shopping cart were not scanned or paid for at the checkout. Loss prevention watched the defendant’s actions and stopped her as she attempted to exit the store with the goods. She confessed to the loss prevention personnel and local police. A summons for a clerk magistrate hearing issued charging her with shoplifting by asportation in violation of G.L. c. 266 Section 30A. Knowing that anything short of pretrial probation or a dismissal could result in a revocation of her student visa she hired Attorney Stephen Neyman. Today, our office was able to convince the clerk magistrate not to issue the complaint.