The crime of assault with intent to commit a felony is governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265 Section 29. In order for someone to be convicted of assault with intent to commit a felony, the Commonwealth must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that:

• The individual assaulted the victim
  
• With the intent to commit a felony

An individual who is convicted of assault with intent to commit a felony can be punished by up to 10 years in the state prison or by up to 2.5 years in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.00.

The Massachusetts Legislature has created statutes for specific crimes that involve an assault with the intent to commit a felony. Examples of these are MGL Chapter 265 Section Section 18 which is a specific law for assault with intent to rob or murder and MGL Chapter 265 Section 15 which is a specific law for assault with intent to murder or maim. The crime of assault with intent to commit a felony is intended to cover all assaults where the individual intended to commit a felony that is not specifically mentioned in another law. The legislature created this law to act as a catchall to make sure that nothing slipped through the cracks.