Massachusetts § 30 Intent to injure or defraud; general allegation

Massachusetts Statutes

§ 30 — Intent to injure or defraud; general allegation

Massachusetts § 30

Part IVCRIMES, PUNISHMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES

Title IIPROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES

Ch. 277INDICTMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 277, § 30 (2026).

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Section 30. If an intent to injure or defraud is an essential element of a crime, an intent to injure or defraud may be alleged generally, without naming the person, corporation or government intended to be injured or defrauded.  Proof of an intent to injure or defraud any person or body corporate shall be competent to support the allegation.

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