Maine criminal charge
Commercial sexual exploitation of minor or person with mental disability in Maine
Commercial sexual exploitation of minor or person with mental disability is a Class C Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 855. 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. § 855.
What is the penalty for commercial sexual exploitation of minor or person with mental disability 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 commercial sexual exploitation of minor or person with mental disability in Maine
What class of crime is commercial sexual exploitation of minor or person with mental disability in Maine?
What are the penalties for commercial sexual exploitation of minor or person with mental disability in Maine?
As a Class C Crime, commercial sexual exploitation of minor or person with mental disability 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 commercial sexual exploitation of minor or person with mental disability?
Commercial sexual exploitation of minor or person with mental disability is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 855 (Commercial sexual exploitation of minor or person with mental disability).
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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.