Massachusetts § 5 Counsel; right of accused

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§ 5 — Counsel; right of accused

Massachusetts § 5

Part IVCRIMES, PUNISHMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES

Title ICRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS

Ch. 263RIGHTS OF PERSONS ACCUSED OF CRIME

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 263, § 5 (2026).

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Section 5. A person accused of crime shall at his trial be allowed to be heard by counsel, to defend himself, to produce witnesses and proofs in his favor and to meet the witnesses produced against him face to face.

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