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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed
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Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the penalty for failure to testify in gang related cases. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 233, Section 5, to establish penalties for failing to testify in cases involving violent crimes that are a result of gang-related activity. Specifically, if a defendant is accused of such a crime, and they fail to attend or testify, they could face a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. A "violent crime" is defined in Chapter 140, Section 121, and this provision aims to ensure cooperation and testimony in prosecutions related to gang violence.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H412 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H412 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=8268&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/8268?generalCourtId=1 |
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