Maine criminal charge
Improper gifts to public servants in Maine
Improper gifts to public servants is a Class E Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 605. As a Class E 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. § 605.
What is the penalty for improper gifts to public servants in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(E)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(5)); 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 gifts to public servants in Maine
What class of crime is improper gifts to public servants in Maine?
Improper gifts to public servants is a Class E Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 605.
What are the penalties for improper gifts to public servants in Maine?
As a Class E Crime, improper gifts to public servants carries up to 6 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 (current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification)).
Which Maine statute covers improper gifts to public servants?
Improper gifts to public servants is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 605 (Improper gifts to public servants).
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.