Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 265:23A: Rape and abuse of child aggravated by age difference between defendant and victim or by when committed by mandated reporters; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
This statute criminalizes sexual intercourse with children under 16, with enhanced penalties when there is a significant age gap between defendant and victim or when the defendant is a mandated reporter. Conviction carries life imprisonment or a minimum of 10 years without parole eligibility.
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