Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 265:15A: Assault and battery with dangerous weapon; victim sixty or older; punishment; subsequent offenses

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Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon is punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment. Enhanced penalties apply for victims aged 60+, pregnant victims, or repeat offenses, with mandatory minimum sentences for repeat violations.

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