Obtaining Money by False Pretenses in Johnston Rhode Island
Charges
- Obtaining Money by False Pretenses in violation of § 11-41-4;
- Larceny Over $1500 in violation of R.I.G.L. § 11-41-1; and
- Bank Fraud in violation of R.I.G.L. § 19-9-29
Court Information
Johnston, Rhode Island
Rhode Island Superior Court (Providence County)
Case Overview
The Rhode Island State Police conducted a bank fraud and theft investigation into several fraudulent checks written against the bank account of a local construction company. The owner of the company reported the fraud upon discovering that six checks were written against his account, all to the same fictitious name, without his knowledge or consent. The fraudulent totaled $9,700.00. The investigation revealed that the young son of the owner’s personal assistant committed the fraud. The owner knew the young man since he was a young boy and still employed his mother. The young man apologized to the man for taking his money, but offered no real excuse or explanation. State Police charged him in Rhode Island Superior Court with Bank Fraud, Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses, and Larceny, all of which are felony charges in Rhode Island. The young man and his mother hired Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer, John L. Calcagni III, to defend him in this matter.
The man had no criminal history. This was his first arrest. As such, Attorney Calcagni successfully petitioned for the man’s acceptance to the Superior Court Adult Diversion Program. This is a voluntary, prosecution alternative program, where the Court has discretion to accept (or reject) eligible applicants. The terms of the man’s participation in the program in this case included making full restitution to his mom’s boss, tendering an apology, and completing community service hours. The young man fulfilled these terms without reservation. As a result, the case against him was dismissed and all charges have since been sealed from public records.
Case Result
Case Dismissed and Sealed