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Critical court event and hearing dates in Massachusetts criminal prosecutions
In Massachusetts, the rules of criminal procedure govern the order and process of a criminal case. In addition to the rules of criminal procedure, numerous statutes come into play and are applied to the various court events provided for in the rules of criminal procedure. Each court event has a very specific function and purpose, and how statutes and case strategy by your attorney are applied will vary in each different case. A quick review of the rules are helpful for a general understanding, but cannot substitute for an expert on the nuances of the complicated laws from different authorities than can come into play for each event. It is important to speak with your experienced Massachusetts criminal defense attorney about what to expect from the process in your particular case.