Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 268, § 34 (2026)

Disguises to obstruct execution of law, performance of duties, or exercise of rights

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Section 34. Whoever disguises himself with intent to obstruct the due execution of the law, or to intimidate, hinder or interrupt an officer or other person in the lawful performance of his duty, or in the exercise of his rights under the constitution or laws of the commonwealth, whether such intent is effected or not, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year and may if imprisoned also be bound to good behavior for one year after the expiration of such imprisonment.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 6 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1973–2023 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Healey, 460 N.E.2d 616 (Mass. App. Ct. 1984).

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Commonwealth v. Healey, 460 N.E.2d 616 (Mass. App. Ct. 1984). · cites it 7× “The question on this appeal is whether by giving a false name to a police officer the defendant “disguise[d] himself” within the meaning of G. L. c. 268, § 34. 1 We hold that he did not and reverse his conviction for violating that statute.”

Prall v. City of Boston, 985 F. Supp. 2d 115 (D. Mass. 2013). · cites it 7× “Mass. Gen. L. c. 268 § 34. By providing a false name, date of birth and social security number, Prall could arguably be said to have “disguised” himself with intent to obstruct the execution of the law and to hinder the police officers’ investigation into ascertaining his…”

Commonwealth v. Plasse, 114 N.E.3d 64 (Mass. 2019). “266, § 30 (1), and with using disguises to obstruct execution of the law, in violation of G. L. c. 268, § 34. At a plea colloquy, the defendant admitted to sufficient facts to warrant a finding of guilt with respect to the larceny charge.”

In the Matter of Troy, 306 N.E.2d 203 (Mass. 1973). “(b) Paragraph 9 (b) of the Information relates to a defendant who appeared before Judge Troy on a complaint charging that she had disguised herself with intent to obstruct the due execution of the law (G. L. c. 268, § 34). Judge Troy appointed Mr.”

Commonwealth v. Santiago, 767 N.E.2d 619 (Mass. App. Ct. 2002). “138, § 34C, fine up to $50; disguise (apparently by giving false name) with intent to obstruct execution of law, G. L. c. 268, § 34, one year or fine up to $500.”

Commonwealth v. William A. Rogers, Third. (Mass. App. Ct. 2023). “90, § 23, and of disguising to obstruct justice under G. L. c. 268, § 34, were dismissed. actually drove in an unsafe or erratic manner, but it must prove a diminished capacity to operate safely.”

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