Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child Under 14

Indecent assault and battery (A&B) on a child under 14 is governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265 Section 13B. It is a felony punishable by a maximum of 10 years in state prison, or 2.5 years in a house of corrections. Learn More

Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person Over 14

Indecent assault and battery (A&B) on a person over 14 is governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265 Section 13H. It is a felony punishable by a maximum of 5 years in state prison, or a maximum of 2.5 years in a house of corrections. Learn More