Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title II, Criminal Procedure
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crim. Proc.) § 279:1A: Suspension of execution of sentence; probation; child support payments
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes court procedures for suspending criminal sentences and placing defendants on probation, including payment terms for fines and mandatory child support obligations. It restricts suspension for certain serious crimes and prior felony convictions.
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