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Accessory Before the Fact
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 274, Section 2 prohibits the rendering of aid in the commission of a felony or otherwise assisting another in the commission of the felony. The maximum penalty for the crime of Accessory Before the Fact is the punishment provided for the crime of the principal felon.
In order to prove the crime of Accessory Before the Fact, the prosecutor must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt:
If you have been charged with the crime of Accessorry Before the Fact, you should immediately consult with an experienced Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney.
Boston Criminal Lawyer Lefteris K. Travayiakis is available 24/7 and can assist you in explaining and protecting your legal rights. To schedule a Free Consultation, Contact Us Online or call 617-325-9500.
In order to prove the crime of Accessory Before the Fact, the prosecutor must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt:
- That someone other than the defendant committed a felony;
- That the defendant was an accessory to that felony by counseling, hiring or in some other way arranging for that person to commit the felony; and
- That the defendant did so with the same intent that the principal person was required to have to be guilty of the felony.
If you have been charged with the crime of Accessorry Before the Fact, you should immediately consult with an experienced Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney.
Boston Criminal Lawyer Lefteris K. Travayiakis is available 24/7 and can assist you in explaining and protecting your legal rights. To schedule a Free Consultation, Contact Us Online or call 617-325-9500.
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