What does CWOAF mean?

Answer 1

Actually should be CWOF or

A continuance without a finding, or CWOF, is exactly what the words mean. If you work out a deal to receive a CWOF, you are admitting that the prosecution does have enough evidence against you for a reasonable jury to find you guilty of the charged offense. Instead of fighting the case you are agreeing to be placed on probation and the court will continue your case for a certain period of time (usually one year) WITHOUT A GUILTY FINDING, so long as you adhere to your conditions of probation. However, if you fail to adhere to your conditions of probation or are charged with any new offenses before the case is dismissed, your case may come back in front of a judge, your CWOF may be revoked, and a GUILTY finding may enter, along with additional penalties, including jail. If you are able to successfully complete your term of probation without any problems, your case will be dismissed.

While the specific conditions of Probation will depend on the nature and severity of the charges, some common Massachusetts Conditions of Probation may include, among others:

• No new criminal charges during the time you are on probation
• Reporting to probation as required (depending on the level of your probation supervision, this may be done by mail in some cases)
• Paying all court ordered fines, fees, and restitution to any victims
• Completing any and all mandatory classes (For example, alcohol education classes if on probation for OUI, or possibly anger management classes if on probation for a violent offense, or drug counseling/treatment if on probation for a drug crime)
• Maintaining employment or enrollment in school
• Adhering to travel & curfew restrictions
• Drug & alcohol testing
• Community service