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What Happens When You Are Accused of Violating Probation

November 23rd, 2019
Posted By
William Barabino
If you are found guilty or admit to sufficient facts on a criminal charge in Massachusetts, you will often be placed on probation.
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Tags: Probation, Probation Detention, Probation Hearing

What Is a CWOF in Massachusetts? Continued Without a Finding Explained

February 10th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
You are afraid a CWOF will ruin your job, your license, or your immigration status—and you are right to ask before you admit anything. A Continuance Without a Finding (CWOF) can end in dismissal and is not a Massachusetts conviction in the ordinary…
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Tags: Blog, Probation, Reasonable Doubt, What is a CWOF
Bail Basics in Massachuse…

Bail Basics in Massachusetts: What Bail Is and How It Works

May 11th, 2016
Posted By
William Barabino
Contributor: William Barabino
Bail is money paid to the court (or a promise to appear) that allows a person charged with a crime to be released from custody while their case is pending...
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Tags: Bail, Bail Bondsman, Bail Money, BailBondman, Blue Slip, Cash Bail, Magistrate, Probation