Maine criminal charge
Domestic violence elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person in Maine
Domestic violence elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person is a Class A Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 208-F. As a Class A 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. § 208-F.
What is the penalty for domestic violence elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (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 (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 |
Applies to current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification).
Common questions about domestic violence elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person in Maine
What class of crime is domestic violence elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person in Maine?
Domestic violence elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person is a Class A Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 208-F.
What are the penalties for domestic violence elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person in Maine?
As a Class A Crime, domestic violence elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person carries up to 30 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 (current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification)).
Which Maine statute covers domestic violence elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person?
Domestic violence elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 208-F (Domestic violence elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person).
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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.