At The Law Offices of Kensley Barrett, me and my team regularly defend clients facing complex financial and cyber-related criminal allegations. In this case, our client — a California-based businessman — was charged in Dedham District Court with Larceny Over $1,200 by False Pretenses and Receiving Stolen Property following a cybercrime investigation conducted by the Wellesley Police Department.

Police alleged that our client received a large wire transfer into his commercial bank account and claimed the funds were stolen. Based on that allegation alone, criminal charges were filed despite the client having no direct connection to Massachusetts and no involvement in any underlying theft.

The Defense

After carefully reviewing the discovery, Attorney Ken Barrett identified a fundamental flaw in the Commonwealth's case: there was no evidence that the client knew — or should have known — that the funds were stolen.

Attorney Barrett filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that:

• The complaint failed to allege actual knowledge, a required element of receiving stolen property

• There was no factual basis tying the client to any criminal intent

• The Commonwealth's theory relied on speculation rather than evidence

At the motion hearing, Attorney Barrett forcefully challenged the sufficiency of the allegations and the legal foundation of the charges.

The Outcome

The judge granted Attorney Barrett's motion to dismiss, finding that the Commonwealth failed to establish a cognizable criminal claim against the client. As a result, the case was fully dismissed, sparing the client from prosecution, trial, and the severe consequences of a financial felony conviction.

Case Results

• Charges: Larceny Over $1,200 by False Pretenses; Receiving Stolen Property

• Court: Dedham District Court

• Result: Motion to Dismiss Granted — Case Dismissed

• Date of Resolution: December 17, 2025

At The Law Offices of Kensley Barrett, we understand how devastating financial crime allegations can be — especially when they are based on incomplete investigations or unsupported assumptions. Me and my team fight aggressively to shut down weak cases before they ever reach trial.

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