I live in Massachusetts and I was just wondering the possible charges for my cousin (victim) of an assault and battery charge. My cousin was attacked by a boy and his friends at a party. My cousin told the boy and his friends he wasnt aloud at the party and to go home, then the attacker became frusturated & ganged up on him. My cousin pressed charges against the one boy who started it all. Both of them are over 18 and my cousin has no history with the police but the attacker does. Hes on probation now and just recently got out of rehab. The boy knocked my cousin unconcious and kicked him repetedly with his shoe in the head and legs. After someone saw my cousin they took him to the hospital. The boy broke my brothers ankle in two spots and now has to have surgery, not to mention his beaten face. Im just wondering if this person will face jail time or just a fine? We are working with the police now on the case.

Thanks for the help!