Massachusetts Sentence Appeal Withdrawal is a legal tool that allows a defendant to withdraw an appeal of their criminal sentence after they have been convicted in a Massachusetts court. This can be done at any point during the appeals process, even after a Massachusetts appellate court has issued a ruling. This withdrawal can be voluntary or involuntary. Types of Massachusetts Sentence Appeal Withdrawal include voluntary withdrawal, involuntary withdrawal, dismissal on motion, and dismissal by agreement. Voluntary withdrawal is when a defendant decides to withdraw their appeal without the court's involvement. Involuntary withdrawal is when the court orders the defendant to withdraw their appeal. Dismissal on motion is when the appeals court grants the defendant's motion to dismiss the appeal. Dismissal by agreement is when the defendant and the prosecution reach an agreement to dismiss the appeal.