Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

character refrence letter

Hello, i have been asked by the mother of a former boyfriend to write a character refrence letter for his umcoming trial. i really dont have anything good to say about him, as he was abusive. he is on trial for 3 counts of domestice assault over the last 20 years. what are the chances that if i write a letter highlighting the few good things about him that will be called as a witness in the trial? also how much of a difference will the letter really make?


Asked on 4/10/07, 4:20 pm

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: character refrence letter

Letter of reference cannot be introduced at trial. The only time they can be used is during the sentencing phase.

Most people do not realize this.

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Answered on 4/10/07, 5:15 pm


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