Legal Question in Traffic Law in Massachusetts

Re: Police procedure

The relevant statute contains language allowing a police officer to issue a citation if alleged violations are "brought to his attention". If the citation alleges ONLY civil infractions you have 20 days to appeal as stated on the reverse of the citation. If criminal infractions are listed and checked you must file within 4 days a request for a hearing before a clerk magistrate. You would be well advised to retain an attorney as their are other issues that could be better addressed in an office consultation.