Can Charges Be Dropped at a Clerk Magistrate Hearing?

Can Charges Be Dropped at a Clerk Magistrate Hearing?

Yes. A clerk magistrate in Massachusetts has the authority to decline to issue a criminal complaint — even when probable cause exists. This is one of the most important and misunderstood aspects of the show cause hearing process. If you have a clerk magistrate hearing coming up, it represents a real opportunity to walk away […]