Maine criminal charge
Aggravated forgery in Maine
Aggravated forgery is a Class B Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 702. As a Class B 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. § 702.
What is the penalty for aggravated forgery in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 10 years (statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(B)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum, and mandatory minimums apply to certain crimes (§1604(3))) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $20,000 (maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(2)); organizations up to $40,000 (§1705); statute-specific and alternative fines may exceed (§1706)) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
Applies to current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification).
Common questions about aggravated forgery in Maine
What class of crime is aggravated forgery in Maine?
Aggravated forgery is a Class B Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 702.
What are the penalties for aggravated forgery in Maine?
As a Class B Crime, aggravated forgery carries up to 10 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $20,000 (no mandatory minimum) under 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 (current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification)).
Which Maine statute covers aggravated forgery?
Aggravated forgery is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 702 (Aggravated forgery).
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.