Section 21. The means by which a crime is committed need not be alleged in the indictment unless an essential element of the crime.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 277 sec. 21

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.