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False Report of a Crime in Massachusetts: What G.L. c. 269, § 13A Covers, What the Commonwealth Must Prove, and the Penalties

November 21st, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
You talked to the police about something that happened. Maybe you called them. Maybe they came to you. Later, they decided what you told them wasn’t true. Now you have a court date for “false report of a crime.” Here’s what that charge means.…
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Intimidation of a Witness…

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