Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

criminal trial

Absolutely.

The Court can look at any conviction and disposition, as can the DA and the probation department. Adverse information such as the one you described can be used against you in sentencing, and may be used against you should you elect to testify.

I would hope that in the matter pending, you are represented by an attorney.

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Re: criminal trial

Prior convictions can also be considered on issues of bail, detention for dangerousness, and sentencing. It would only come up at trial if you testify.

What are the old charges? What's the new charge? Which courts?