Massachusetts § 13C - Assault and battery to collect loan; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 13C — Assault and battery to collect loan; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13C. Assault and battery to collect loan; penalty
Section 13C. Whoever commits an assault and battery upon another for the purpose of collecting a loan shall for the first offense be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than three nor more than five years or by imprisonment for not more than two and one half years in a jail or house of correction; and for a second or subsequent offense, by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than five nor more than ten years. Except in the case of a conviction for the first offense for violation of this section, the imposition or execution of the sentence shall not be suspended and no probation or parole shall be granted until the minimum imprisonment herein provided for the offense shall have been served.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 13C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 13C cover?
Section 13C ("Assault and battery to collect loan; penalty") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 13C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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