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Drug-trafficking charges in Massachusetts
General information about Massachusetts and federal drug-trafficking statutes, criminal proceedings, and court records.
Overview
Governing materials
Massachusetts General Laws chapter 94C contains controlled-substance offenses and penalty provisions. Section 32E addresses specified trafficking offenses by substance and statutory weight. G.L. c. 94C, § 32E.
Federal controlled-substance offenses are codified in Title 21 of the United States Code. Federal procedure is governed by the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. 21 U.S.C. chapter 13.
Court and agency record
Common record categories
- Complaints, indictments, and warrants
- Laboratory and evidence records
- Search, seizure, and surveillance records
- Discovery, motions, judgments, and sentences
Primary references
Official sources
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