Massachusetts General Laws ch. 272 sec. 56 – Subsequent offenses; breach of recognizance on appeal
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Section 56. If a person convicted under section fifty-three appeals from the sentence, the commission of any like offence by him before judgment on the appeal shall be a breach of the condition of the recognizance, if any was taken upon allowing the appeal.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 272 sec. 56
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.