Massachusetts General Laws ch. 33A sec. 73 – Petition for a new trial
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Article 73. Petition for a new trial.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 33A sec. 73
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
At any time within 2 years after approval by the convening authority of a court-martial sentence, the accused may petition the adjutant general for a new trial on the grounds of newly-discovered evidence or fraud on the court-martial.