Maine criminal charge
Criminal forced labor in Maine
Criminal forced labor is a Class C Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 304. 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. § 304.
What is the penalty for criminal forced labor 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 criminal forced labor in Maine
What class of crime is criminal forced labor in Maine?
Criminal forced labor is a Class C Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 304.
What are the penalties for criminal forced labor in Maine?
As a Class C Crime, criminal forced labor 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 criminal forced labor?
Criminal forced labor is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 304 (Criminal forced labor).
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.