Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

felony

is a&b a felony in ma law


Asked on 12/17/08, 11:26 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gregory Casale Gregory Casale Attorney At Law

Re: felony

A felony is any crime that is punishable by death or imprisonment in the state prison. All other crimes are misdemeanors. Since straight Assault & Battery, Chapter 265, � 13A, calls for not more than 2 1/2 years in the House of Correction or a fine of not more than $1000, it is a misdemeanor.

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Answered on 12/17/08, 3:08 pm
Dmitry Lev The Lev Law Firm

Re: felony

"Straight" A/B or "simple" A/B is a misdemeanor. Where the crime is ABDW (dangerous weapon) or Aggravated (like on a pregnant woman or elderly) it becomes a felony.

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Answered on 12/17/08, 6:43 pm


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