Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court· 2/26/1993

Commonwealth v. Pellegrini

Citations

608 N.E.2d 717
414 Mass. 402
1993 Mass. LEXIS 77

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“an indictment valid on its face should not be dismissed absent a showing that the defendant’s ability to obtain a fair trial is prejudiced”
Supreme Judicial Court reversed a trial judge for violating Article 30 of the Declaration of Rights (separation of powers
\Prosecutors have broad discretion in determining whether to prosecute a case\
“Prosecutors have broad discretion in determining whether to prosecute a case”
no legal basis demonstrated to justify dismissal of a valid indictment
discussing but not deciding the issue

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Judges: Liacos, Wilkins, Nolan, Lynch, Greaney

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