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

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 266:19: Railroad car; breaking and entering

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Breaking into or entering a railroad car at night with intent to commit a felony is punishable by up to ten years in state prison or a fine and up to two years in county jail.

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