Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

assult and battery

is assult and battery a felony


Asked on 1/05/09, 11:55 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gregory Casale Gregory Casale Attorney At Law

Re: assult and battery

Simple Assault & Battery max penalty is 2.5 years in the HOC therefore it is NOT a felony. If it is aggravated or on an elderly person or any other variation that allows for state time versus house of correction time, it is considered a felony

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Answered on 1/07/09, 1:00 pm
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: assult and battery

No. It is a misdemeanor. But you should retain an attorney to defend you as there are options to pleading guilty.

Good Luck!

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Answered on 1/05/09, 1:07 pm


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