c. 265, § 15
Assault; intent to murder or maim; penalty
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Whoever assaults another with intent to commit murder, or to maim or disfigure his person in any way described in the preceding section, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars and imprisonment in jail for not more than two and one half years.
Simplified explanation
Assaulting someone with intent to murder, maim or disfigure is punishable by up to 10 years in state prison.