Massachusetts General Laws ch. 278 sec. 29B – Withdrawal of uncounseled guilty plea
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Section 29B. If a defendant having a right to counsel in a criminal proceeding has not been represented by counsel or has not properly waived his right to counsel and has entered a plea of guilty, such defendant may withdraw such plea as a matter of right at any time prior to imposition of sentence by the court.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 278 sec. 29B
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.