LARCENY: DISMISSED
LARCENY: DISMISSED

North Attleboro Police were dispatched to Walmart for a report of shoplifting. A loss prevention officer (who filled out a written statement) stated that he observed two males (identified as the defendants) concealing merchandise under their coats. The loss prevention officer continued to follow the males and observed them conceal more merchandise on their persons. The suspects passed all points of final sale and did not pay for the items. The loss prevention officer apprehended them outside. The defendants were charged with Larceny over $250 (a felony offense) because the merchandise was valued at $469.68. Client #1 was a freshman at Bryant College and a Finance majoring planning to pursue a career in accounting. Client #2 was a senior in college who was eventually accepted to Rhode Island College where he planned to major in education.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan gets felony charges reduced to simple misdemeanor Shoplifting and dismissed upon community service.