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If you have never been in trouble before, you would not go to jail on a first offense. IF they were able to bring a charge, you would qualify for a Court Appointed lawyer who would defend against the charges. You will not go to jail and it is unlikely they can bring a criminal charge on these facts, which are civil in nature. If you have any proof they threatened you with criminal charges at all, you should consult a lawyer, as that will surely be a counterclaim to any action they could bring. You should also file a complaint with the AG's office and the Better Business Bureau. You may want to seek help from legals services. They can't threaten you with larceny under these circumstances, and doing so violates many laws.

93A which covers unfair and deceptive acts and practices, and many other laws related. It is purely a civil matter subject to Fair Debt Collection Practices, MGL. You have tried to resolve this with them and offered some compromisie. Did they threaten you with criminal charges in writing? You entered into a financing agreement for the furniture in good faith at the time, and have made a years worth of payments.
