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Statutory Penalties Fines in Massachusetts

Massachusetts sets statutory penalty fines for certain offenses under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 274, § 1. This statute establishes the general framework for criminal penalties, including fines, that may be imposed upon conviction. The law provides the baseline fine amounts and categories of offenses to which they apply, though specific crimes may carry their own distinct penalty provisions elsewhere in the Massachusetts General Laws. The statute also sets out factors for determining the applicable fine in a given case. Because the exact fine depends on the particular offense and any adjustments the law allows, the official source contains the complete detail. The worked example below illustrates how the calculation proceeds under this section. To estimate a fine for a specific situation, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Massachusetts, the statutory penalties fines rule is set by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 274, § 1. The verified packet cites Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 274, § 1 (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter274/Section1).

Massachusetts statutory penalties fines: governed by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 274, § 1. The verified packet cites Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 274, § 1 (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter274/Section1).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the statutory penalties fines calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.