c. 265, § 15F

Attempt to commit assault and battery by discharge of firearm; penalty

Up to 15 years Violence & Threats Ch. 265 · Crimes Against the Person

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(a) Whoever to commit an assault and battery upon another by means of discharging a firearm, as defined in section 121 of chapter 140, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 15 years or by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 2½ years or by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

[There is no subsection (b).]

Simplified explanation

Attempting to commit assault and battery on someone by discharging a firearm is punishable by up to 15 years in state prison.