Commonwealth v. Catalano

Following a jury-waived trial in the District court, the defendant, Paula Catalano, was convicted of two counts of larceny over $250, in violation of G. L. c. 266, § 30(1), and two counts of identity fraud, in violation of G. L. c. 266, § 37E. On appeal, she claims that the judge improperly denied her motion for required findings of not guilty, and that electricity and gas do not constitute “property” within the meaning of G. L. c. 266, § 30(2). We affirm.

1. Background. The fact finder reasonably could have found the following facts. During the relevant time period, the defendant resided at…