§ 1 Felonies and misdemeanors
§ 2 Aiders; accessories before fact; punishment
§ 3 Counselling or procuring felony; prosecution as accessory before fact or principal; punishment; venue
§ 4 Accessories after fact; punishment; relationship as defence; cross-examination; impeachment
§ 5 Felon’s conviction or amenability to justice; venue
§ 6 Attempts to commit crimes; punishment
§ 7 Conspiracy; penalties
§ 8 Solicitation, counsel, advice or enticement of crime; penalties
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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 274 - Felonies, Accessories and Attempts to Commit Crimes

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.