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Did You Know?

There are 3 basic types with standard of proof
There are essentially three standards of proof applicable in most court proceedings. In criminal and delinquency cases, the offense must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, the highest standard. In civil cases and neglect and dependency proceedings, the lowest standard applies by a mere preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not). In some civil cases, and in juvenile proceedings such a permanent termination of parental rights, an intermediate standard applies: proof by clear and convincing evidence.

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Criminal Defense Terms

Today's Terms

Burglary

Definition:
The unlawful breaking into or entering of a building or dwelling with the intent to commit a serious crime or theft.

Admissible evidence

Definition:
Evidence which can legally and properly be used in court.

Fourth Amendment

Definition:
The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects every person against unreasonable search and seizure by government officials.

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Massachusetts Criminal-Defense Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Criminal-Defense attorney you should contact our Criminal-Defense Attorney as soon as possible:

Amherst
Attleboro
Beverly
Boston
Brighton
Brockton
Chelsea
Everett
Fitchburg
Framingham
Holyoke
Lawrence
Leominster
Lynn

Malden
Marlborough
Medford
Methuen
New Bedford
Peabody
Pittsfield
Plymouth
Quincy
Revere
Salem
Taunton
Westfield
Woburn

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