Maine criminal charge
Aggravated attempted murder in Maine
Aggravated attempted murder is a Class A Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 152-A. As a Class A Crime, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Maine sets for that offense class. Maine classifies crimes as Class A through Class E — it does not use the words felony or misdemeanor. Default maximum terms and fines are set by 17-A M.R.S. §1604 and §1704; murder is unclassified and sentenced separately under 17-A M.R.S. §1603.
Defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 152-A.
Common questions about aggravated attempted murder in Maine
What class of crime is aggravated attempted murder in Maine?
Aggravated attempted murder is a Class A Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 152-A.
Which Maine statute covers aggravated attempted murder?
Aggravated attempted murder is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 152-A (Aggravated attempted murder).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.