Maine criminal charge
Aggravated sex trafficking in Maine
Aggravated sex trafficking is a criminal offense under Maine law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 852. Its classification is not fixed: Maine assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 852.
What is the penalty for aggravated sex trafficking in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Aggravated sex trafficking - victim 14 or younger — A person knowingly promotes prostitution of a person 14 years of age or younger.; statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(A)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum, and mandatory minimums apply to certain crimes (e.g. use of a firearm against an individual, §1604(3))) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $50,000 (Aggravated sex trafficking - victim 14 or younger — A person knowingly promotes prostitution of a person 14 years of age or younger.; maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(1)); organizations up to $100,000 (§1705); statute-specific and alternative fines may exceed (§1706)) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
Applies to current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification).
How is aggravated sex trafficking classified in Maine?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated sex trafficking - victim 14 or younger | Class A Crime | A person knowingly promotes prostitution of a person 14 years of age or younger. | 17-A M.R.S. § 852(1-A) |
Common questions about aggravated sex trafficking in Maine
What class of crime is aggravated sex trafficking in Maine?
Aggravated sex trafficking is a Class A Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 852.
Aggravated sex trafficking - victim 14 or younger: Class A Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 852(1-A))
What are the penalties for aggravated sex trafficking in Maine?
Penalties for aggravated sex trafficking in Maine depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Crime up to a Class A Crime — with the ranges set by 17-A M.R.S. § 1604; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Maine statute covers aggravated sex trafficking?
Aggravated sex trafficking is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 852 (Aggravated sex trafficking).
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.