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False Report of Crime

November 21st, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Is it illegal to falsely report a crime? Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 269, Section 13A punishes people who falsely report a crime. To be convicted of this offense, the person reporting the crime must have acted deliberately and not made a mista…
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Intimidation of a Witness in Massachusetts | G.L. c. 268 § 13B

August 1st, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
It is a felony in Massachusetts to intimidate, harass, threaten, mislead, or try to influence a witness, potential witness, juror, court employee, police officer, or their family members...
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Tags: Arraignment, Criminal, Defenses, felony intimidation, G.L. c. 268 § 13B, harass witness, intimidate a witness, Intimidation of a witness, Investigation, Misdemeanor, Obstruction of Justice, Specific Intent, witness intimidation Massachusetts