Commonwealth v. Mcneil

Summary

The Supreme Judicial Court held that a "guilty‑filed" disposition counts as a predicate "offense" under G.L. c. 266, §30A for purposes of the graduated shoplifting sentencing scheme. The Court based its decision on the plain meaning of the statute, legislative intent, and the fact that a guilty‑filed disposition involves an adjudication of guilt. The opinion affirms the lower court’s application of the statute.