Charges and penalties
How offenses are graded, jail ranges, fines, and repeat offense steps.
11 sections
- The Theft LadderG.L. c. 266, § 30 — $1,200 is the line for larceny, and $250 for shoplifting
Bail After An ArrestG.L. c. 276, § 58 — personal recognizance unless that will not assure appearance
AssaultG.L. c. 265, § 13A — up to two and one-half years, and more with serious injury- Clearing A RecordG.L. c. 276, § 100A — sealing on request after 3 years for a misdemeanor and 7 for a felony
- Disorderly ConductG.L. c. 272, § 53 — a fine of up to $150 for a first offensealso here
- Resisting ArrestG.L. c. 268, § 32B — force, threats, or a substantial risk of bodily injuryalso here
Reckless DrivingG.L. c. 90, § 24 — recklessly, or negligently so as to endanger the publicalso here
Driving While SuspendedG.L. c. 90, § 23 — five hundred to one thousand dollars, or up to ten days, for a first offensealso here- Underage DrinkingG.L. c. 138, § 34C — a fine, and a 90 day license suspension, under twenty-onealso here
TrespassG.L. c. 266, § 120 — after being forbidden, directly or by a posted noticealso here- Harassment And StalkingG.L. c. 265, § 43A — a pattern of conduct that seriously alarms, and a threat makes it stalkingalso here
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