Can a Massachusetts A&B case continue if the victim does not want to press charges?
Yes. In Massachusetts, the prosecutor (not the alleged victim) decides [...]
Can self-defense be used against a Massachusetts assault and battery charge?
Yes. Massachusetts law recognizes reasonable force to protect oneself from [...]
What is the difference between simple and aggravated assault and battery in Massachusetts?
Simple A&B is a misdemeanor with up to 2.5 years [...]