Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

In response to this question:

Have you been issued a summons, citation, or ticket to appear in court in a criminal proceeding against you;are you on trial or awaiting a trial on criminal charges; or are you currently awaiting sentencing for a criminal offense?

Is that present tense, or referring to "Ever"? Is a show cause preliminary hearing (MA) considered a criminal proceeding?


Asked on 4/11/12, 10:33 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

George Davis Law Office of T. George Davis, Jr.

The answers to your 2 questions are "yes" to your first question, and "no" to your second question.

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Answered on 4/12/12, 6:04 am
George Davis Law Office of T. George Davis, Jr.

To clarify my response to your first question, it is not present tense, but instead refers to "ever."

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Answered on 4/12/12, 12:25 pm


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