Maine criminal charge
Domestic violence aggravated assault in Maine
Domestic violence aggravated assault is a criminal offense under Maine law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 208-D. Its classification is not fixed: Maine assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 208-D.
What is the penalty for domestic violence aggravated assault in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 10 years (Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(A) violation — Applies when the person violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph A and the victim is a family or household member or dating partner.; statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(B)); 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 $20,000 (Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(A) violation — Applies when the person violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph A and the victim is a family or household member or dating partner.; maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(2)); organizations up to $40,000 (§1705); statute-specific and alternative fines may exceed (§1706)) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(A-1) violation — Applies when the person violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph A-1 and the victim is a family or household member or dating partner.; statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(A)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum, and mandatory minimums apply to certain crimes (e.g. use of a firearm against an individual, §1604(3))) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $50,000 (Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(A-1) violation — Applies when the person violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph A-1 and the victim is a family or household member or dating partner.; maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(1)); organizations up to $100,000 (§1705); statute-specific and alternative fines may exceed (§1706)) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Jail / prison | up to 10 years (Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(B) violation — Applies when the person violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph B and the victim is a family or household member or dating partner.; statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(B)); 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 $20,000 (Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(B) violation — Applies when the person violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph B and the victim is a family or household member or dating partner.; maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(2)); organizations up to $40,000 (§1705); statute-specific and alternative fines may exceed (§1706)) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Jail / prison | up to 10 years (Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(C) violation — Applies when the person violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph C and the victim is a family or household member or dating partner.; statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(B)); 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 $20,000 (Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(C) violation — Applies when the person violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph C and the victim is a family or household member or dating partner.; maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(2)); organizations up to $40,000 (§1705); statute-specific and alternative fines may exceed (§1706)) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
Applies to current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification).
How is domestic violence aggravated assault classified in Maine?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(A) violation | Class B Crime | Applies when the person violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph A and the victim is a family or household member or dating partner. | 17-A M.R.S. § 208-D(1)(A) |
| Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(A-1) violation | Class A Crime | Applies when the person violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph A-1 and the victim is a family or household member or dating partner. | 17-A M.R.S. § 208-D(1)(B) |
| Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(B) violation | Class B Crime | Applies when the person violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph B and the victim is a family or household member or dating partner. | 17-A M.R.S. § 208-D(1)(C) |
| Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(C) violation | Class B Crime | Applies when the person violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph C and the victim is a family or household member or dating partner. | 17-A M.R.S. § 208-D(1)(D) |
Common questions about domestic violence aggravated assault in Maine
What class of crime is domestic violence aggravated assault in Maine?
It depends on the circumstances: domestic violence aggravated assault ranges from a Class B Crime to a Class A Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 208-D.
Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(A) violation: Class B Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 208-D(1)(A)) · Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(A-1) violation: Class A Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 208-D(1)(B)) · Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(B) violation: Class B Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 208-D(1)(C)) · Domestic violence aggravated assault — section 208(1)(C) violation: Class B Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 208-D(1)(D))
What are the penalties for domestic violence aggravated assault in Maine?
Penalties for domestic violence aggravated assault in Maine depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Crime up to a Class A Crime — with the ranges set by 17-A M.R.S. § 1604; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Maine statute covers domestic violence aggravated assault?
Domestic violence aggravated assault is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 208-D (Domestic violence aggravated assault).
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.