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Criminal Model Jury Instructions for Use in the District Court

Revised June 2018
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Front matter

0001-Title and Copyright Pages (PDF 34.77 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
0002-Introduction by Chief Justice Lynda M. Connolly (PDF 225.66 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
0003-Table of Contents (PDF 124.96 KB)
Recent Revision June 2018
0004-Drafting a Plain Language Jury Instruction (PDF 43.8 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
0005-Chart of Required Jury Instructions (PDF 23.57 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
0006-Alphabetical Index (PDF 123.49 KB)
Recent Revision June 2018

Instructions before and during trial

1100-Impaneling the Jury (PDF 32.68 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995
1120-Preliminary Instruction to Jury Before Trial (PDF 66.18 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
1130-Discussion Prohibited (PDF 27.82 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
1140-Alternate Preliminary Instruction to Jury Before Trial (PDF 11.2 KB)
Recent Revision 1989
1160-Notetaking by Jurors (PDF 10.35 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
1180-Questions to Witnesses from Jurors (PDF 13.69 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
1200-Recordation of Proceedings (PDF 7.23 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
1220-Lengthy Bench or Lobby Conferences (PDF 7.57 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
1240-Separation of the Jury (PDF 10.5 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
1260-Extraneous Publicity (PDF 9.92 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
1270-Use of Interpreter (PDF 16.62 KB)
Recent Revision: June 2016
1280-Before a View (PDF 12.87 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995
1300-Multiple Defendants; Evidence Admitted Against One Defendant Only (PDF 16.52 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
1320-Withdrawn Case Against Codefendant; Withdrawn Charges Against Defendant; Defendant's Absence Mistrial (PDF 24.37 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
1340-Preliminary Identification Instruction (PDF 23.33 KB)
Recent Revision Nov 2015

General final instructions

2100-Function of the Judge (PDF 15.45 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
2120-Function of the Jury (PDF 21.55 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
2140-Function of Counsel (PDF 12.59 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
2160-Presumption of Innocence; Burden of Proof; Unanimity (PDF 18.34 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
2180-Reasonable Doubt (PDF 26.08 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2015
2220-What Is Evidence; Stipulations; Judicial Notice (PDF 22.84 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
2240-Direct and Circumstantial Evidence (PDF 21.08 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995
2260-Credibility of Witnesses (PDF 31.45 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
2280-Lesser Included Offenses (PDF 17.94 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
2300-Multiple Charges (PDF 11.13 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
2320-Multiple Incidents or Theories in One Count (Specific Unanimity) (PDF 48.43 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
2340-Joint Representation (PDF 13.12 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
2360-Reprimand of Counsel (PDF 13.94 KB)
Recent Revision 2009
2380-Pro Se Defendant; Discharge of Counsel (PDF 12.47 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
2400-Announced Witness Does Not Testify (PDF 15.58 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
2420-Reducing and Sending Out the Jury (PDF 20.15 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
2440-Before and After Supplemental Instructions (PDF 13.87 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
2460-When Jurors Cannot Agree (PDF 21.24 KB)
Recent Revision 1989
2480-Seating of Alternate Juror (PDF 16.23 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
2500-Taking the Verdict and Discharging the Jury (PDF 27.28 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995
2520-Imposing Sentence (PDF 27.98 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
2521-[Chart of Potential Money Assessments] (PDF 43.92 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
2540-Subsequent Offense (G.L. c. 278, s. 11A) (PDF 87.03 KB)
Recent Revision May 2011
2541-[One-Prior-Offense Verdict Slip] (PDF 13.94 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
2542-[Several-Prior-Offenses Verdict Slip] (PDF 14.07 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009

Definitions and proofs - final instructions

3100-Inferences (PDF 17.39 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
3120-Intent (PDF 19.21 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
3140-Knowledge (PDF 16.74 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
3160-License or Authority (G.L. c. 278, s. 7) (PDF 17.26 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
3180-Negligence (PDF 20.1 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
3200-Operation of a Motor Vehicle (PDF 42.54 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
3210-Motor Vehicle (PDF 28.5 KB)
New May 2017
3220-Possession (PDF 18.47 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
3230-Transferred Intent (PDF 126.64 KB)
June 2018
3240-Presumption (PDF 13.38 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
3260-Prima Facie Evidence (PDF 19.45 KB)
Recent Revision June 2018
3280-Public Way (G.L. c. 90, s. 1) (PDF 24.86 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995

Evaluation of evidence - final instructions

3500-Absent Witness (PDF 27.85 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
3520-Admission by Silence (PDF 14.26 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
3540-Child Witness (PDF 10.13 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995
3560-Confessions and Admissions (Humane Practice) (PDF 189.59 KB)
Recent Revision June 2018
3570-Evidence with Redacted Material (PDF 87.24 KB)
June 2018
3580-Consciousness of Guilt (PDF 32.85 KB)
Recent Revision 1989
3600-Defendant Does Not Testify (PDF 41.77 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
3620-Excluded Question; Stricken Evidence (PDF 15.75 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
3640-Expert Witness (PDF 20.25 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
3660-First Complaint (PDF 56.75 KB)
Recent Revision March 2017
3680-Impeachment by Prior Conviction of a Crime (G.L. c. 233, s. 21) (PDF 22.07 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
3700-Impeachment by Prior Inconsistent Statement; Rehabilitation by Prior Consistent Statement (PDF 45.09 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
3720-Mug Shots (PDF 13.51 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
3740-Omissions in Police Investigations (PDF 19.19 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 2005
3760-Other Bad Acts by Defendant (PDF 35.4 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
3780-Prior Trial (PDF 12.18 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
3800-Reputation of Defendant (PDF 25.13 KB)
Recent Revision 1989
3820-Unrecorded Custodial Interrogation (PDF 37.19 KB)
Most Recent Revision: May 2014
3840-Consideration of Business Records (PDF 34.61 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013

General offenses - final instructions

4100-Accessory Before the Fact (G.L. c. 274, s. 2) (PDF 20.96 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
4120-Attempt (G.L. c. 274, s. 6) (PDF 51.81 KB)
Recent Revision: May 2014
4140-Compounding or Concealing a Felony (G.L. c. 268, s. 36) (PDF 15.4 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
4160-Conspiracy (G.L. c. 274, s. 7) (PDF 28.49 KB)
Recent Revision 1989
4180-Corporate Criminal Responsibility (PDF 15.37 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
4200-Aiding or Abetting (PDF 79.67 KB)
Recent Revision May 2011

Motor vehicle and OUI offenses - final instructions

5100-Attaching Wrong Plates to Conceal Identity (G.L. c. 90, s. 23) (PDF 13.69 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
5120-False Statement in License Application (G.L. c. 90, s. 24 [2][a]) (PDF 13.19 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
5140-Homicide by a Motor Vehicle (Felony) (G.L. c. 90, s. 24G [a]) (PDF 17.32 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
5160-Homicide by a Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor) (G.L. c. 90, s. 24G [b]) (PDF 33.62 KB)
5180-Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Property Damage (G.L. c. 90, ยง 24 [2][a]) (PDF 57.72 KB)
Recent Revision: March 2017
5190-Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Personal Injury Not Resulting in Death (G.L. c. 90, ยง 24 [2][aยฝ][1]) (PDF 53.12 KB)
Recent Revision: June 2016
5200-Operating After Suspension or Revocation of License (G.L. c. 90, s. 23) (PDF 69.18 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
5220-Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle (G.L. c. 90, s. 34J) (PDF 17.35 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
5240-Operating Negligently So As to Endanger (G.L. c. 90, s. 24 [2][a]) (PDF 22.75 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
5260-Operating Recklessly (G.L. c. 90, s. 24 [2][a]) (PDF 18.11 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
5300-Operating with a Blood Alcohol Level of .08% or Greater (G.L. c. 90, s. 24 [1]) (PDF 64.35 KB)
Recent Revision: June 2016
5301-[Verdict Slip] (PDF 20.23 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
5310-Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor (PDF 250.57 KB)
Recent Revision June 2018
5311-[Verdict Slip] (PDF 19.34 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
5400-Operating Under the Influence of Drugs (G.L. c. 90, s. 24 [1]) (PDF 60.36 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
5500-Operating Under the Influence Causing Serious Injury (G.L. c. 90, s. 24L) (PDF 26.95 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
5501-[Verdict Slip] (PDF 28.2 KB)
5520-Failure to Have Ignition Interlock Device (PDF 37.92 KB)
Recent Revision May 2014
5530-Disabling an Ignition Interlock Device (PDF 33.75 KB)
Recent Revision May 2014
5600-Operating Without Being Licensed (G.L. c. 90, s. 10) (PDF 16.22 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
5620-Refusal to Obey Police Officer (G.L. c. 90, s. 25) (PDF 16.8 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
5640-Road Racing (G.L. c. 90, s. 24 [2][a]) (PDF 18.28 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
5660-Use of Vehicle Without Authority (G.L. c. 90, s. 24 [2][a]) (PDF 17.67 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
5710-Operating a Boat with a Blood Alcohol Level of 0.08 or Greater (PDF 52.24 KB)
New May 2017
5710-Operating a Boat Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor (PDF 56.51 KB)
New May 2017

Offenses against the person - final instructions

6100-Affray (G.L. c. 277, s. 39) (PDF 33.6 KB)
Most Recent Revision: May 2014
6120-Assault (G.L. c. 265, s. 13A[a]) (PDF 57.47 KB)
Recent Revision Jul 1997
6121-[Verdict Slip] (PDF 25.78 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
6140-Assault and Battery (G.L. c. 265, ยง 13A [a]) (PDF 69.65 KB)
Recent Revision: June 2016
6160-Assault and Battery Causing Serious Injury (G.L. c. 265, s. 13A [b][i]) (PDF 21.62 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 2005
6180-Assault and Battery on a Person Protected by an Abuse Prevention Order (G.L. c. 265, s. 13A [b][iii]) (PDF 54.76 KB)
Recent Revision May 2017
6200-Assault and Battery on a Pregnant Woman (G.L. c. 265, s. 13A [b][ii]) (PDF 19.27 KB)
Recent Revision May 2017
6210-Assault and Battery on a Police Officer or Public Employee (G.L. c. 265, s. 13D) (PDF 75.35 KB)
Recent Revision May 2011
6220-Assault and Battery on a Child under 14 Causing Bodily Injury (G.L. c. 265, s. 13J [b][par. 1]) (PDF 66.96 KB)
Recent Revision May 2011
6230-Wantonly or Recklessly Permitting Bodily Injury to a Child under 14 (G.L. c. 265, s. 13J [b][par. 3][first part]) (PDF 41.61 KB)
Recent Revision May 2011
6240-Wantonly or Recklessly Permitting Another to Commit an Assault and Battery on a Child under 14 Causing Bodily Injury (G.L. c. 265, s. 13J [b][par. 3][second part]) (PDF 42.26 KB)
Recent Revision May 2011
6250-Wantonly or Recklessly Permitting Substantial Bodily Injury to a Child under 14 (G.L. c. 265, s. 13J [b][par. 4][first part]) (PDF 40.19 KB)
Recent Revision May 2011
6260-Wantonly or Recklessly Permitting Another to Commit an Assault and Battery on a Child under 14 Causing Substantial Bodily Injury (G.L. c. 265, s. 13J [b][par. 4][second part]) (PDF 40.76 KB)
Recent Revision May 2011
6270-Assault on Family or Household Member (PDF 57.05 KB)
Recent Revision: March 2015
6275-Assault and Battery on Family or Household Member (PDF 73.43 KB)
Recent Revision: June 2016
6300-Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (G.L. c. 265, s. 15A[b]) (PDF 84.55 KB)
Recent Revision March 2017
6301-[Verdict Slip] (PDF 27.01 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
6320-ABDW Causing Serious Injury (G.L. c. 265, s. 15A [c][i]) (PDF 22.3 KB)
6340-ABDW on a Child under 14 (G.L. c. 265, s. 15A [c][iv]) (PDF 22.31 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 2005
6360-ABDW on a Person Protected by an Abuse Prevention Order (G.L. c. 265, s. 15A [c][iii]) (PDF 24.15 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 2005
6380-ABDW on a Pregnant Woman (G.L. c. 265, s. 15A [c][ii]) (PDF 17.9 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 2005
6390-Suffocation (PDF 26.86 KB)
6395-Strangulation (PDF 27.34 KB)
Recent Revision: March 2015
6400-Custodial Interference by Relative (G.L. c. 265, s. 26A) (PDF 17.53 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
6500-Indecent Assault and Battery (G.L. c. 265, s. 13H) (PDF 191.87 KB)
Recent Revision June 2018
6520-Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child Under Fourteen (G.L. c. 265, s. 13B) (PDF 178.23 KB)
Recent Revision June 2018
6540-Reckless Endangerment of a Child under 18 (G.L. c. 265, s. 13L) (PDF 76.87 KB)
Recent Revision May 2011
6560-Enticing a Child under 16 (G.L. c. 265, s. 26C) (PDF 54.27 KB)
Recent Revision May 2011

Abuse-related offenses - final instructions

6600-Annoying and Accosting Persons of the Opposite Sex (G.L. c. 272, s. 53) (PDF 48.29 KB)
Recent Revision: June 2016
6620-Civil Rights Violations (G.L. c. 265, s. 37) (PDF 33.98 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995
6640-Criminal Harassment (G.L. c. 265, s. 43A) (PDF 47.17 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
6660-Harassing or Obscene Telephone Calls (G.L. c. 269, s. 14A) (PDF 56.87 KB)
Recent Revision May 2011
6680-Stalking (G.L. c. 265, s. 43) (PDF 53.3 KB)
Recent Revision May 2011
6700-Threat to Commit Crime (G.L. c. 275, s. 2-4) (PDF 52.31 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
6720-Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order (G.L. c. 209A, s. 7) (PDF 72.96 KB)
Recent Revision May 2011
6740-Violation of a Harassment Prevention Order (G.L. c. 258E, s. 9) (PDF 71.7 KB)
Most Recent Revision: May 2014

Public order offenses - final instructions

7100-Bail Jumping (G.L. c. 276, s. 82A) (PDF 12.82 KB)
Recent Revision 1989
7120-Common Nightwalker (G.L. c. 272, s. 53) (PDF 11.44 KB)
Recent Revision 1989
7140-Deriving Support from Earnings of a Prostitute (G.L. c. 272, s. 7) (PDF 11.64 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
7160-Disorderly Conduct (G.L. c. 272, s. 53) (PDF 21.02 KB)
Recent Revision 1989
7180-Disseminating Obscene Matter; Possession with Intent to Disseminate Obscene Matter (G.L. c. 272, s. 29) (PDF 32.63 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
7200-Disturbing the Peace (G.L. c. 272, s. 53) (PDF 10.88 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
7210-Wilful Interference with a Fire Fighting Operation (PDF 32.49 KB)
Recent Revision May 2014
7220-Escape (G.L. c. 268, s. 16) (PDF 48.96 KB)
Recent Revision: June 2016
7240-Failing to Register as a Sex Offender (G.L. c. 6, s. 178H) (PDF 37.24 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
7260-False Report of a Crime (G.L. c. 269, s. 13A) (PDF 31.03 KB)
Most Recent Revision: May 2014
7270-Crulety to Animals (PDF 13.73 KB)
Recent Revision May 2017
7280-Fighting Animals (G.L. c. 272, s. 94) (PDF 11.91 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 2005
7300-Giving False Name upon Arrest (G.L. c. 268, s. 34A) (PDF 10.97 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
7320-Illegal Lottery (G.L. c. 271, s. 7) (PDF 10.93 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
7340-Indecent Exposure (G.L. c. 272, s. 53) (PDF 9.13 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
7360-Intimidating a Witness, Juror, Court Official or Law Enforcement Officer (G.L. c. 268, s. 13B) (PDF 188.39 KB)
Recent Revision June 2018
7365-Intentionally Misleading an Investigator in a Criminal Investigation (G.L. c. 268, s.13B) (PDF 174.1 KB)
Recent Revision June 2018
7380-Lewd, Wanton and Lascivious Act (G.L. c. 272, s. 53) (PDF 42.51 KB)
7400-Open and Gross Lewdness and Lascivious Behavior (G.L. c. 272, s. 16) (PDF 16.63 KB)
Recent Revision May 2017
7410-Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor (PDF 38.95 KB)
Recent Revision May 2014
7420-Possession of Fireworks (G.L. c. 148, s. 39) (PDF 9.61 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 2005
7440-Registering Bets (G.L. c. 271, s. 17) (PDF 9.37 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
7460-Resisting Arrest (G.L. c. 268, s. 32B) (PDF 20.16 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
7480-Sexual Conduct for a Fee (G.L. c. 272, s. 53A) (PDF 14.39 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
7500-Unnatural and Lascivious Act (G.L. c. 272, s. 35) (PDF 19.38 KB)
7520-Use of Telephone for Betting (G.L. c. 271, s. 17A) (PDF 14.28 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995
7540-Possession of Child Pornography (G.L. c. 272, s. 29C) (PDF 48.05 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013

Firearms and weapons offenses - final instructions

7600-Carrying a Firearm (G.L. c. 269, s. 10 [a]) (PDF 90.76 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
7620-Possession of a Firearm (G.L. c. 269, s. 10 [h]) (PDF 58.05 KB)
Recent Revision: June 2016
7625-Possession of Ammunition (PDF 17.56 KB)
New May 2017
7630-Improper Storage of a Firearm (PDF 49.44 KB)
Recent Revision May 2014
7640-Defacing Firearm Serial Number; Receiving a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number (G.L. c. 269, s. 11C) (PDF 24.83 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 2005
7660-Possession of Firearm with Defaced Serial Number during Felony (G.L. c. 269, s. 11B) (PDF 22.52 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 2005
7680-Carrying Certain Dangerous Weapons (G.L. c. 269, s. 10 [b]) (PDF 16 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
7700-Carrying a Dangerous Weapon When Arrested (G.L. c. 269, s. 10 [b]) (PDF 18.21 KB)
Recent Revision 1988

Drug offenses - final instructions

7800-Distribution of a Controlled Substance; Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance (G.L. c. 94C, s.s. 32-32D) (PDF 25.34 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
7820-Possession of a Controlled Substance (G.L. c. 94C, s. 34) (PDF 20.62 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
7840-Sale of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession with Intent to Sell Drug Paraphernalia (G.L. c. 94C, s. 32I) (PDF 20.47 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
7841 Definition of Drug Paraphernalia (G.L. c. 94C, s. 1) (PDF 32.29 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
7860-School Zone Drug Violation (G.L. c. 94C, s. 32J) (PDF 50.13 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
7870-Park Zone Drug Violation (G.L. c. 94C, s. 32J) (PDF 38.1 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013

Property offenses - final instructions

8100-Breaking and Entering (G.L. c. 266, s. 16) (PDF 29.07 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
8120-Burning Insured Property (G.L. c. 266, s. 10) (PDF 15.95 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995
8140-Burning Personal Property, Motor Vehicle, etc. (G.L. c. 266, s. 5) (PDF 16.12 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
8160-Forgery (G.L. c. 267, s.s. 1-8) (PDF 17.2 KB)
Recent Revision 1989
8180-Possession of Burglarious Tools (G.L. c. 266, s. 49) (PDF 20.51 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 2006
8200-Theft, Purchase, Receipt, Possession or Concealment of Stolen Motor Vehicle; Malicious Damage to Motor Vehicle; Stealing Parts from Motor Vehicle Taken Without Authority; Concealing Motor Vehicle Thief (G.L. c. 266, s. 28) (PDF 25.51 KB)
Recent Revision May 2017
8220-Trespass (G.L. c. 266, s. 120) (PDF 50.16 KB)
Recent Revision March 2017
8240-Uttering (G.L. c. 267, s.s. 5-6) (PDF 13.24 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
8250-Vandalism (PDF 18 KB)
Recent Revision May 2017
8260-Wanton Destruction of Property (G.L. c. 266, s. 127) (PDF 17.1 KB)
Recent Revision May 2017
8280-Wilful and Malicious Destruction of Property (G.L. c. 266, s. 127) (PDF 17.51 KB)
8300-Wilful or Wanton Destruction of House of Worship, Cemetery or School (G.L. c. 266, s. 127A) (PDF 9.96 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995

Larceny offenses - final instructions

8400-Fraudulent Insurance Claim (G.L. c. 266, s. 111A) (PDF 9.45 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995
8420-Identity Fraud by Posing as Another (G.L. c. 266, s. 37E [b]) (PDF 13.35 KB)
Recent Revision Sep 2006
8440-Identity Fraud by Obtaining Personal Information (G.L. c. 266, s. 37E [c] (PDF 13.58 KB)
Recent Revision Sep 2006
8460-Larceny by Check (G.L. c. 266, s. 37) (PDF 130.69 KB)
Recent Revision September 2017
8480-Larceny by Embezzlement (G.L. c. 266, s. 30) (PDF 12.08 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
8500-Larceny by False Pretenses (G.L. c. 266, s. 30) (PDF 18.57 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
8520-Larceny by Stealing (G.L. c. 266, ยง 30) (PDF 32.99 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995
8521-[Verdict Slip] (PDF 27.94 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2013
8540-Larceny by Stealing in a Building (G.L. c. 266, s. 20) (PDF 20.36 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
8560-Larceny from the Person (G.L. c. 266, s. 25 [b]) (PDF 17.71 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
8580-Larceny of Leased or Rented Personal Property (G.L. c. 266, s. 87) (PDF 17.58 KB)
8600-Receiving Stolen Property (G.L. c. 266, s. 60) (PDF 32.71 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995
8620-Shoplifting (G.L. c. 266, s. 30A) (PDF 23.43 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
8640-Unauthorized Transfer of Sound Recordings (G.L. c. 266, s. 143A) (PDF 15.53 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995

Defense and justification

9100-Accident (PDF 16.04 KB)
Recent Revisions 1988
9120-Alibi (PDF 19.82 KB)
Recent Revisions 1989
9140-Entrapment (PDF 23.12 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995
9160-Identification (PDF 138.01 KB)
Recent Revision Nov 2015
9180-Intoxication with Alcohol or Drugs (PDF 17.28 KB)
Recent Revision Jun 1995
9200-Lack of Criminal Responsibility (PDF 40.86 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009
9220-Mental Impairment Short of Insanity (PDF 16.38 KB)
Recent Revision 1988
9230-Duress (PDF 15 KB)
Recent Revision May 2017
9240-Necessity (PDF 19.57 KB)
Recent Revision May 2017
9250-Parental Discipline (PDF 32.43 KB)
Recent Revision: June 2016
9260-Self-Defense; Defense of Another; Defense of Property (PDF 63.92 KB)
Recent Revision Jan 2009

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