Maine criminal charge
Dissemination of obscene matter to minors in Maine
Dissemination of obscene matter to minors is a Class C Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 17 M.R.S. § 2911. 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 M.R.S. § 2911.
What is the penalty for dissemination of obscene matter to minors 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 dissemination of obscene matter to minors in Maine
What class of crime is dissemination of obscene matter to minors in Maine?
Dissemination of obscene matter to minors is a Class C Crime in Maine under 17 M.R.S. § 2911.
What are the penalties for dissemination of obscene matter to minors in Maine?
As a Class C Crime, dissemination of obscene matter to minors 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 dissemination of obscene matter to minors?
Dissemination of obscene matter to minors is governed by 17 M.R.S. § 2911 (Dissemination of obscene matter to minors).
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.