Category: Bail and Probation Violation

Modifying Conditions of Bail in Massachusetts

Modifying Conditions of Bail in Massachusetts

In the Massachusetts criminal justice system, there is a legal presumption that a criminal defendant will be released on personal recognizance (his or her promise to return to court).  However, the Court may use its discretion to impose bail.  At…

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Bail Hearing Massachusetts

The Process of Bail in Massachusetts

Once a person is charged with a crime in Massachusetts, he or she must initially appear before the Court for a procedure called an arraignment.  At the time of arraignment, not guilty pleas are entered as to the charged offense(s)…

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Probation Violation By Meek Mill

Rapper Meek Mill is headed to prison, and it might surprise you to find out why. Although Meek Mill originally ended up on the wrong side of the law with a 2008 gun and drug case, his recent crimes were…

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