Maine criminal charge
Bribery in official and political matters in Maine
Bribery in official and political matters is a Class C Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 602. As a Class C 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. § 602.
What is the penalty for bribery in official and political matters in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(C)); 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 $5,000 (maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(3)); organizations up to $20,000 (§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 bribery in official and political matters in Maine
What class of crime is bribery in official and political matters in Maine?
Bribery in official and political matters is a Class C Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 602.
What are the penalties for bribery in official and political matters in Maine?
As a Class C Crime, bribery in official and political matters carries up to 5 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (no mandatory minimum) under 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 (current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification)).
Which Maine statute covers bribery in official and political matters?
Bribery in official and political matters is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 602 (Bribery in official and political matters).
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.