Maine criminal charge
Improper contact after bail has been revoked and denied in Maine
Improper contact after bail has been revoked and denied is a Class D Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 15 M.R.S. § 1094-A. As a Class D Crime, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing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 15 M.R.S. § 1094-A.
What is the penalty for improper contact after bail has been revoked and denied in Maine?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Common questions about improper contact after bail has been revoked and denied in Maine
What class of crime is improper contact after bail has been revoked and denied in Maine?
Improper contact after bail has been revoked and denied is a Class D Crime in Maine under 15 M.R.S. § 1094-A.
What are the penalties for improper contact after bail has been revoked and denied in Maine?
As a Class D Crime, improper contact after bail has been revoked and denied carries up to 364 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,000 (no mandatory minimum) under 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 (current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Which Maine statute covers improper contact after bail has been revoked and denied?
Improper contact after bail has been revoked and denied is governed by 15 M.R.S. § 1094-A (Improper contact after bail has been revoked and denied).
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.