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Under Massachusetts General Laws Stabbing someone is a felony. If the person does not suffer serious injury you will be charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon which carries Up to 10 years in the state prison or up to 2 1/2 years in jail and/or up to $5,000 fine. If it causes serious injury or if the person you stab is pregnant, or if there is a restraining order out or if it's a child under 14 then you will be charged with aggravated assault and battery with a deadly weapon which carries up to 15 years in the state prison or up to 2 1/2 years in jail and/or up to a $10,000 fine. If it causes permanent disfigurement then you may be additionally charged with mayhem or if you intended to murder the person then an additional charge of attempted murder may be added. Both mayhem and attempted murder carry up to 20 years in the state prison or up to 2 1/2 years in jail and/or up to $1,000. If you kill the person you may be charged with murder or manslaughter. Manslaughter (or 3rd degree murder) carry the same penalty as mayhem and attempted murder, 2nd degree murder carries 15 years to life in the state prison, 1st degree murder carries life without any possibility of parole in the state prison. Stabbing someone is extremely serious and you will need a darn good lawyer!!!
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∙ 14y agoAssault With A Deadly Weapon - Assault With Intent To Kill - Attempted Murder - I'm sure there are others, ALL serious.
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What is penalty for stabbing and beating an innocent man to death?
(in the US) Depending on the state, you could receive either the death penalty or you could go to prison for the rest of your life.
Can you be arrested for stabbing someone in your home?
YES!
How do you use stabbing in sentence?
Here are some example sentences: She kept stabbing her meat with her fork. A stabbing that happened last night was on the news. The accused was convicted for the brutal stabbing.
Can you kill someone with a pencil?
Yes YOU can.... by stabbing them in there neck!!! but dont do it = (
How long do you get for stabbing someone?
The length of a sentence for stabbing someone varies based on the circumstances, such as intent, severity of harm caused, and the defendant's criminal history. It can range from a few years to life in prison.
What if you have a dream of someone stabbing you then it hurts at the spot?
It's called the "matrix" Get with the program, sir..
What does stabbing do to someone who is stabbed?
It can be anything from scarring, permanent damage to a limb or organ and death.
If someone playing football puts the football in their pants and runs what penalty will be called?
There is no penalty for that
Is stabbing someone in the eye a quick way to kill someone?
Yes, but only if the blade penetrates all the way to the brain, which is not easy.
If someone kicks you in football is it a penalty in the box?
It is a direct free kick, or a penalty kick if a defender kicks an attacker in the defender's penalty area.
What is a penalty shot in hockey?
When someone on team A commits a severe enough penalty, someone on Team B takes a one on one shot with the goalie
What is the penalty for attempting to kill someone but they dont die?
Attempted murder carries the same penalty as murder.
