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Massachusetts General Laws - Crimes Against the Person - Chapter 265, Section 18ALegal Research Home > Massachusetts Lawyer > Crimes Against the Person > Massachusetts General Laws - Crimes Against the Person - Chapter 265, Section 18A Sponsored LinksDangerous weapon; assault in dwelling house; punishment. Section 18A. Whoever, being armed with a dangerous weapon, enters a dwelling house and while therein assaults another with intent to commit a felony shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life, or for a term of not less than ten years. No person imprisoned under this paragraph shall be eligible for parole in less than five years. Whoever, being armed with a dangerous weapon defined as a firearm, shotgun, rifle or assault weapon, enters a dwelling house and while therein assaults another with intent to commit a felony shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a term of not less than ten years. Such person shall not be eligible for parole prior to the expiration of ten years. Last modified: March 8, 2006 |