Maine criminal charge
Criminal use of disabling chemicals in Maine
Criminal use of disabling chemicals is a Class D Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 1002. As a Class D 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. § 1002.
What is the penalty for criminal use of disabling chemicals in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (the statutory maximum is 'less than one year' (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(D)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $2,000 (maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(4)); organizations up to $10,000 (§1705); statute-specific fines may differ) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
Applies to current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification).
Common questions about criminal use of disabling chemicals in Maine
What class of crime is criminal use of disabling chemicals in Maine?
Criminal use of disabling chemicals is a Class D Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 1002.
What are the penalties for criminal use of disabling chemicals in Maine?
As a Class D Crime, criminal use of disabling chemicals carries up to 364 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,000 (no mandatory minimum) under 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 (current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification)).
Which Maine statute covers criminal use of disabling chemicals?
Criminal use of disabling chemicals is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 1002 (Criminal use of disabling chemicals).
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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.