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Commonwealth v. McGovern

Citations

  • 183 Mass. 238
  • 66 N.E. 805
  • 1903 Mass. LEXIS 757

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  • nature of probation is not binding agreement between Commonwealth and defendant that once made cannot be changed
  • “terms and conditions [of probation] may be subject to modification from time to time as a proper regard for the welfare, not only of the defendant but of the community, may require”

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Judges: Braley

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