Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 277, § 31 (2026)

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Section 31. Different means or different intents by or with which a crime may be committed may be alleged in the same count in the alternative.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1974–2008 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Barbosa, 658 N.E.2d 966 (Mass. 1995).

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Commonwealth v. Barbosa, 658 N.E.2d 966 (Mass. 1995). “G. L. c. 277, § 31, 5 *551 or a continuing offense occurring at several times and places over a period of time, cf.”

Commonwealth v. Dingle, 898 N.E.2d 1 (Mass. App. Ct. 2008). “” G. L. c. 277, § 31. As explained above, paragraphs (a) and (b) of G.”

Commonwealth v. Colella, 319 N.E.2d 923 (Mass. App. Ct. 1974). “242, 244-245 (1970); G. L. c. 277, § 31. 3. Assignments 2, 4, 5, 7.”

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