Patrick T. Donovan

Patrick T. Donovan's Legal Guides (2)

Quincy, MA

Criminal defense Lawyer at Quincy, MA

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

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MASSACHUSETTS CRIMINAL TRIALS

Sep 01, 2012

There are two types of trials in Massachusetts. All defendants are entitled to a jury trial, however they can waive a jury and have a bench trial. BENCH TRIAL IN MASSACHUSETTS A bench trial is a trial ...

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Guide to Criminal Dispositions in Massachusetts

Aug 31, 2012

Dismissal There are two types of dismissals in Massachusetts dismissals with prejudice and without prejudice. If a case is dismissed with prejudice the case cannot be retried. If a case is dismissed w...

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