Massachusetts § 10 - Violations of Secs. 4 or 5 with intent to injure person; punishment; jurisdiction
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 10 — Violations of Secs. 4 or 5 with intent to injure person; punishment; jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10. Violations of Secs. 4 or 5 with intent to injure person; punishment; jurisdiction
Section 10. Any person who knowingly violates sections four or five with specific intent to injure any person, or knowingly aids or participates in such violation with specific intent to injure any person, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars if a corporation, or, if any other person, by a fine not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both.
The superior court shall have jurisdiction of actions brought under this section. Such actions shall be brought by the attorney general in the county in which said violation occurred in whole or in part.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 10
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10 cover?
Section 10 ("Violations of Secs. 4 or 5 with intent to injure person; punishment; jurisdiction") 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 § 10?
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