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2014 Massachusetts General Laws
PART IV CRIMES, PUNISHMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES
TITLE I CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
CHAPTER 263 RIGHTS OF PERSONS ACCUSED OF CRIME
Section 5 Counsel; right of accused
MA Gen L ch 263 § 5 What's This?
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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