Massachusetts General Laws ch. 277 sec. 41 – Indictment for criminal dealing with personal property
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Section 41. In an indictment for criminal dealing with personal property with intent to steal, an allegation that the defendant stole said property shall be sufficient; and such indictment may be supported by proof that the defendant committed larceny of the property, or embezzled it, or obtained it by false pretences.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 277 sec. 41
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- Personal property: All property that is not real property.