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58A Dangerousness Hearings in Massachusetts: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Matter

October 18th, 2019

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When the Commonwealth Seeks to Hold a Defendant Without Bail A 58A dangerousness hearing is one of the most powerful tools available to prosecutors in Massachusetts. When the Commonwealth files a motion under General Laws Chapter 276, Section 58A, it…

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Bail in Massachusetts: How Do Courts Decide Whether to Set Bail and How Much?

April 12th, 2019

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William Barabino

When someone you love is arrested in Massachusetts, the first thing you want to know is simple: Can they come home, and what will it take? The answer is bail. Bail is not a fine. It is not punishment. And it does not mean anyone has decided the perso…

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58A Dangerousness Hearings in Massachusetts: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Matter

Bail in Massachusetts: How Do Courts Decide Whether to Set Bail and How Much?

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