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With the single exception of murder, all crimes are barred in Massachusetts by a six years’ delay to prosecute.
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gutenberg.orgHorace Mann: “With the single exception of murder, all crimes are barred in Massachusetts by a six years’ delay to prosecute.”
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He notes that most crimes in Massachusetts are barred after six years, except for murder.
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