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What Happens When You Are…

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 Massach…

What Is a CWOF in Massachusetts Criminal Cases?

February 10th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
If you are facing a criminal charge in Massachusetts District Court, you may hear lawyers and judges talk about a “CWOF” — Continuation Without a Finding (sometimes written Continued Without a Finding). People pronounce it like “quaff.” A C…
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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