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Parent-Child Testimony in Massachusetts: G.L. c. 233, § 20 — The Parent-Child Disqualification and Limits on Testifying Against One’s Own Child

April 7th, 2023
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William Barabino
One of the most common questions parents ask when a child is charged with a crime is whether they can be forced to testify against their own son or daughter. Until 2018 the answer was generally yes. The Criminal Justice Reform Act changed that by cre…
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