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58A Dangerousness Hearing…

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

October 18th, 2019
Posted By
William Barabino
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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Determining Bail in Massa…

Determining Bail in Massachusetts: How Judges and Magistrates Decide

April 12th, 2019
Posted By
William Barabino
When someone is arrested in Massachusetts, one of the first practical questions is whether they will be released — and on what terms. Bail is part of that answer. It is not a fine, not a finding of guilt, and not meant to punish. Under Massachusett…
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Tags: 58A review, Bail, Bail Bondsman, Cash Bail, Murder