Massachusetts S1088 proposes stricter penalties for assault with a dangerous weapon against law enforcement officers.
Massachusetts S1088 amends Section 15A of Chapter 265 of the General Laws to increase penalties for assault with a dangerous weapon against police officers, special police officers, and other law enforcement personnel. The bill specifies that anyone found guilty of such an assault would face imprisonment in a state prison for a minimum of 25 years and up to 99 years. The bill targets assaults involving firearms, large capacity weapons, rifles, shotguns, and sawed-off shotguns.
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