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Can You Be Charged If the Police Didn’t See It Happen?
Yes, you can be charged even if police didn’t witness anything. Learn how Massachusetts handles complaints based on secondhand reports.
What Is a Criminal Complaint in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts criminal cases start with a complaint. Here’s what that means, how it happens, and why a clerk magistrate hearing might be your first chance to fight it.