The Boston Municipal Court dismissed 39 additional criminal cases, including that of Genry Pache Baez, accused of a machete attack. The dismissals occurred because defense lawyers, protesting low pay, stopped accepting new cases. A Massachusetts protocol mandates the release of indigent defendants held for seven days without legal representation and dismisses charges for those without a lawyer for 45 days. Prosecutors can seek to reinstate these cases. Lawyers are advocating for increased hourly pay from $65 to $100, with a new law raising it to $85 per hour.
Judge Tracy-Lee Lyons dismissed 39 criminal cases, including a machete attack case, under a Massachusetts protocol for indigent defendants without legal representation.
Indigent defendants in custody for seven days without a lawyer are released, and those without representation for 45 days have charges dismissed.
Genry Pache Baez, accused of felony assault with a machete, was released without bail and complied with release terms.
Court-appointed lawyers are protesting low pay, seeking a raise from $65 to $100 per hour, with a gradual increase to $85 per hour already set.
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