Massachusetts Superior Court Criminal Practice Manual
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- Product Number: 2222432WCH
- Publication Date: 11/2/2021
- Edition: 2nd Edition 2014, with 2019 & 2021 Supplements
- Copyright: © 2021 MCLE, Inc.
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Massachusetts Superior Court Criminal Practice Manual
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Your resource from charging and arraignment through the verdict and sentencing in Massachusetts Superior Court. Practice-tested guidance—whether you represent the defense or the prosecution.
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Update: October 2021
Dear Subscriber:
Thank you for updating your reference library with the 2021 supplement to the Massachusetts Superior Court Criminal Practice Manual . Just some of the many updates in this supplement include
- recent changes in rules and practice before the Superior Court;
- a completely rewritten chapter on discovery practice (see chapter 3);
- new materials on motions pursuant to Commonwealth v. Long, 485 Mass. 711 (2020); speedy trial rights during the COVID-19 pandemic; and motions to dismiss related to incompetency (see chapter 7);
- fresh guidance on peremptory challenges in juror selection (see chapter 11); and
- updated materials on plea agreements (see chapter 22).
We at MCLE trust that you will find these updated materials useful in your law practice and in keeping your law library current. Thank you for your continued support.
Cordially,
Alexis J. LeBlanc, Esq., MCLE Publications Attorney
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Update: July 2019
Dear Subscriber:
Thank you for updating your reference library with the 2019 supplement to the Massachusetts Superior Court Criminal Practice Manual . Just some of the many updates in this supplement include
- recent changes in rules and practice before the Superior Court;
- a completely new presentation on the workings of the pretrial conference, pretrial hearing, and final pretrial conference (see Chapter 6);
- new guidance on the time constraints related to filing a motion to suppress (see Chapter 9);
- practical information on the mechanics of jury selection, including individual and panel voir dire (see Chapter 11); and
- fresh guidance on appeals procedure in light of the revised Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure (see Chapter 23).
We at MCLE trust that you will find these updated materials useful in your law practice and in keeping your law library current. Thank you for your continued support.
Cordially,
Alexis J. LeBlanc, Esq., MCLE Publications Attorney
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Update: September 2014
Dear Subscriber:
Thank you for updating your reference library with the 2014 revised edition of the Massachusetts Superior Court Criminal Practice Manual . We are pleased to announce that the manual is now under the editorial direction of the Honorable Kathe M. Tuttman of the Massachusetts Superior Court. Just some of the many updates in this edition include
- the latest changes in rules and practice before the Superior Court,
- defense-specific and prosecution-specific practice notes,
- a brand-new chapter on Substantive Motion Practice (see Chapter 7),
- extensively revised guidance on constitutional, statutory, procedural, and practical matters relating to empaneling a jury (see Chapter 11),
We at MCLE trust that you will find these updated materials useful in your law practice and in keeping your law library current. Thank you for your continued support.
Cordially,
Alexis J. LeBlanc, Esq., MCLE Publications Attorney
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Update: October 2021
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
expand allChapter 1 expandThe Charging Process
Buy ChapterChapter 2 expandChapter 3 expandChapter 4 expandChapter 5 expandEarly Trial Preparation: An Overview
Buy ChapterPeter L. Ettenberg, Esq.,
Adrienne C. Lynch, Esq., Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of MassachusettsChapter 6 expandThe Pretrial Conference, Pretrial Hearing, Final Pretrial Conference, and Pretrial Disposition
Buy ChapterBrian A. Wilson, Esq., Boston University School of LawChapter 7 expandExhibit 7A
- Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained from WarrantlessSearch Buy FormExhibit 7B
- Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained from Warrantless Search Buy FormExhibit 7C
- Posthearing Memorandum in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained from Warrantless Search Buy FormExhibit 7D
- Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained with Invalid Search Warrant Buy FormExhibit 7E
- Counsel’s Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained with Invalid Search Warrant Buy FormExhibit 7F
- Defendant’s Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained with Invalid Search Warrant Buy FormExhibit 7G
- Memorandum in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained with Invalid Search Warrant (No Probable Cause) Buy FormExhibit 7H
- Memorandum in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence (Search Warrant Based on Informant Information) Buy FormExhibit 7I
- Memorandum in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence (Search Beyond the Scope of the Warrant) Buy FormExhibit 7J
- Motion to Suppress: Franks Hearing Buy FormExhibit 7K
- Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress: Franks Hearing Buy FormExhibit 7L
- Memorandum in Support of Motion to Suppress: Franks Hearing Buy FormExhibit 7M
- Motion to Suppress Evidence: Amral Hearing Buy FormExhibit 7N
- Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress Evidence: Amral Hearing Buy FormExhibit 7O
- Motion to Suppress Statements Buy FormExhibit 7P
- Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress Statements Buy FormExhibit 7Q
- Counsel’s Affidavit in Support of Motion to Suppress Statements Buy FormExhibit 7R
- Memorandum in Support of Motion to Suppress Statements Buy FormExhibit 7S
- Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Identification Buy FormExhibit 7T
- Affidavit in Support of Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Identification Buy FormExhibit 7U
- Memorandum in Support of Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Identification Buy FormExhibit 7V
- Defendant’s Motion to Sever Buy FormExhibit 7W
- Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss in the Interests of Justice Buy FormChapter 8 expandRecurring Pretrial Issues
Buy ChapterChapter 9 expandInterlocutory Appeals
Buy ChapterPatricia A. DeJuneas, Esq., Sibbison, DeJuneau & Allen LLP
Bethany Stevens, Esq., Administrative Office of the District Court, Commonwealth of MassachusettsChapter 10 expandThe Media, the Open Courtroom and High Profile Cases
Buy ChapterChapter 11 expandEmpaneling the Jury
Buy ChapterAlexa Pascucci, Esq., Northwestern District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Thomas H. Townsend, Esq., Northwestern District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Cynthia M. Von Flatern, Esq., Northwestern District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of MassachusettsChapter 12 expandThe Opening Statement
Buy ChapterDaniel Alexander, Brockton District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hon. Michael A. Vitali, Brockton District Court, Commonwealth of MassachusettsExhibit 12A
- Opening Statement Checklist Buy FormChapter 13 expandThe Commonwealth’s Case
Buy ChapterHon. Phyllis J. Broker, Woburn District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Kevin J. Reddington, Esq., Law Office of Kevin J. ReddingtonChapter 14 expandThe Defendant’s Case
Buy ChapterHon. Phyllis J. Broker, Woburn District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Kevin J. Reddington, Esq., Law Office of Kevin J. ReddingtonChapter 15 expandChapter 16 expandForensic Evidence and Expert Witnesses
Buy ChapterKatherine E. McMahon, Esq., Hampden County District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Shane T. O'Sullivan, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of MassachusettsChapter 17 expandSpecific Issues with Respect to Children
Buy ChapterJudith N. Cowan, Esq., The Law Office of Judith N. Cowan
Elizabeth G. Dineen, Esq., Bay Path College
Joel Rosen, Esq., Rosen & Goyal, PCChapter 18 expandSpecial Trial Issues
Buy ChapterR.J. Cinquegrana, Esq., Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
Hon. Joshua I. Wall, Superior Court, Commonwealth of MassachusettsChapter 19 expandThe Closing Argument
Buy ChapterDaniel Alexander, Brockton District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hon. Michael A. Vitali, Brockton District Court, Commonwealth of MassachusettsChapter 20 expandChapter 21 expandChapter 22 expandSentencing and Alternative Dispositions
Buy ChapterExhibit 22A
- Sentencing Guidelines Grid Buy FormChapter 23 expandPosttrial Events
Buy ChapterKevin J. Curtin, Esq., Worcester District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Daniel Alexander, Brockton District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BrocktonHon. Phyllis J. Broker, Woburn District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, WoburnHon. John P. Corbett, ScituateJudith N. Cowan, Esq., The Law Office of Judith N. Cowan, DanversKevin J. Curtin, Esq., Worcester District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, WorcesterElizabeth G. Dineen, Esq., Bay Path College, LongmeadowElizabeth A. Keeley, Esq., Women's Lunch Place, BostonAdrienne C. Lynch, Esq., Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, WoburnKatherine E. McMahon, Esq., Hampden County District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, SpringfieldKevin M. Mitchell, Esq., Law Office of Kevin M. Mitchell, West RoxburyBrian E. Murphy, Esq., Murphy & Rudolf, LLP, WorcesterShane T. O'Sullivan, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BostonAlexa Pascucci, Esq., Northwestern District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, NorthamptonKevin J. Reddington, Esq., Law Office of Kevin J. Reddington, BrocktonJoel Rosen, Esq., Rosen & Goyal, PC, AndoverMax D. Stern, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP, BostonBethany Stevens, Esq., Administrative Office of the District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BostonThomas H. Townsend, Esq., Northwestern District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, NorthamptonHon. Michael A. Vitali, Brockton District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BrocktonCynthia M. Von Flatern, Esq., Northwestern District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, NorthamptonBrett J. Vottero, Esq., SpringfieldHon. Joshua I. Wall, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BostonBrian A. Wilson, Esq., Boston University School of Law, Boston