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An alibi is a form of evidence used to defend against a criminal charge by demonstrating that the accused was somewhere other than the scene of the crime when the crime was committed.

In Massachusetts, an alibi is a defense strategy used in criminal proceedings where the defendant aims to prove they were at a different location at the time the crime was committed and therefore could not have been involved in the alleged criminal act. The Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure, specifically Rule 14(b)(1), require the defendant to provide notice to the prosecutor if they intend to use an alibi defense. This notice must include specific information about the place or places where the defendant claims to have been at the time of the alleged offense, as well as the names and addresses of the witnesses the defendant intends to use to support the alibi. The prosecution is then allowed to investigate the alibi and, if necessary, present evidence to refute it during the trial. It is important for defendants considering an alibi defense to discuss this strategy with their attorney to ensure proper notice is given and to effectively prepare the defense.

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