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Plea Bargaining - a process whereby the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate
Process whereby the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case. The court and the defendant must approve of any settlements. For example, a guilty plea may be exchanged for a lesser charge or a sentencing recommendation, or for dismissal of one or more of the charges in a multi-count information, or for dismissal of another case.
Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person
for an act that has been classified as a crime. Our Massachusetts
Criminal Defense Lawyers are expert lawyers in the legal field of
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Massachusetts Incarceration rates for prisoners.
incarceration rates for prisoners under State or Federal jurisdiction, per 100,000 residents* , *Incarceration rates for inmates sentenced to more than 1 year. in Massachusetts
12/31/1998
139
12/31/1997
124
12/31/1996
108
12/31/1995
107
12/31/1994
113
12/31/1993
116
12/31/1992
121
12/31/1991
123
12/31/1990
118
12/31/1989
116
Source: BJS, National Prisoner Statistics data series 1998-1989
Civil cases, on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations
seeking to resolve legal disputes. In a criminal case, a state prosecutor initiates the suit, while the victim brings the suit in a civil case.
Persons convicted of a crime may be
incarcerated, fined, or both. However, persons found liable in a
civil case may only have to give up property or pay money, but are
not incarcerated.
Common criminal cases and topics related to criminal defense include:
White Collar Crime
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Massachusetts External Sites
MGL - Chapter 66, Section 10
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Identifying Prescription Drug Fraud
Prescription fraud is defined as the illegal acquisition of prescription drugs for personal use or profit. This phenomenon is an increasing problem... Read more >
Definition:
An intentional perversion of truth; deceitful practice or device resorted to with intent to deprive another of property or other right.
Dismissal without prejudice
Definition:
A dismissal which permits the plaintiff to sue again on the same cause of action or the state to proceed again. Dismissal with prejudice bars the right to subsequently bring an action on the same cause.
Bench warrant
Definition:
An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person
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Massachusetts Incarceration rates for prisoners.
MGL - Chapter 66, Section 10