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Model Jury Instructions

Criminal Model Jury Instructions for Use in the District Court

Revised June 2018
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Table of Contents

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1320-Withdrawn Case Against Codefendant; Withdrawn Charges Against Defendant; Defendant's Absence Mistrial (PDF 24.37 KB)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 2009

3260-Prima Facie Evidence (PDF 19.45 KB)

Recent Revision 2009

3280-Public Way (G.L. c. 90, s. 1) (PDF 24.86 KB)

Recent Revision 2009

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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