Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

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You will have a record regardless. Contact an attorney or me to discuss this in more detail.

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Continued Without a Finding (CWOF) means that you plead guilty but the judge doesn't enter the plea yet and continues the matter for a period of time. At the end of the period, if you have complied with all terms of the court (probation), the charge will be dismissed. However, your record will show exactly what happened. Get a lawyer to help you with this. I would never go to court without a lawyer.

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Continued Without a Finding (CWOF) means that you plead guilty but the judge doesn't enter the plea yet and continues the matter for a period of time. At the end of the period, if you have complied with all terms of the court (probation), the charge will be dismissed. However, your record will show exactly what happened. Get a lawyer to help you with this. I would never go to court without a lawyer.

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Continued Without a Finding (CWOF) means that you plead guilty but the judge doesn't enter the plea yet and continues the matter for a period of time. At the end of the period, if you have complied with all terms of the court (probation), the charge will be dismissed. However, your record will show exactly what happened. Get a lawyer to help you with this. I would never go to court without a lawyer.

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You should retain an attorney as a continuance without a finding requires an admission to the facts. While it is not a conviction it may remain on your record and be treated as a first offense in certain cases and can be converted to a conviction if you fail to comply with the probation conditions. It is best to discuss the merits of your case with your own attorney who can advise you as to your best course of action. Good Luck!