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Legal Information: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Crimes

Laws current as of
December 14, 2023

Crimes

Even if you do not qualify for an abuse prevention order or a harassment prevention order, the abuser may have committed a crime. If you call the police, they may arrest him/her for a crime and you may get a restraining order through the criminal court. Remember that even if you do have an abuse prevention order or a harassment prevention order, you can still report him/her to the police if you believe s/he committed a crime against you.

In our Abuse Using Technology section, you can learn the types of behaviors that are considered a misuse of technology. Some of these behaviors might be recognized as a crime depending on the specific laws of your state.

What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed in Massachusetts?
If I am the victim of a crime, where can I get additional help and information in Massachusetts?

What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed in Massachusetts?

Here is a list of some possible crimes in Massachusetts that the abuser may have committed. You can click on the links to read the legal definition of each crime on our State Statutes page:

If I am the victim of a crime, where can I get additional help and information in Massachusetts?

If you are the victim of a violent crime and you meet certain requirements, you may be eligible for monetary compensation for your expenses up to $25,000 per crime through the Victims of Violent Crime Compensation program of the Attorney General.

If you are a victim of domestic violence and have been charged with a crime, you can go to our Abuse Victims Charged with Crimes page.

Other organizations for victims of crime are listed on our National Organizations - Crime Victims page.