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Massachusetts Guide to Evidence 2025 Edition MA R EVID § 410

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Prohibited Uses. In a civil or criminal case, evidence of the following is not admissible against the defendant who made the plea or participated in the plea discussions:

(1) a guilty plea that was later withdrawn or rejected,

(2) a nolo contendere plea,

(3) an admission to sufficient facts that was later withdrawn or rejected, or

(4) a statement made in connection with, and relevant to, any of the foregoing.

(b) Exception. The court may admit a statement described in Subsection (a)(4) in a criminal proceeding for perjury if the defendant made the statement under oath, on the record, and with counsel present.

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