Maine criminal charge
Insurance deception in Maine
Insurance deception is a criminal offense under Maine law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 354-A. 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. § 354-A.
What is the penalty for insurance deception in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Insurance deception theft - base offense — A person obtains or exercises control over property of another as a result of insurance deception with intent to deprive, without regard to value thresholds.; 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 (Insurance deception theft - base offense — A person obtains or exercises control over property of another as a result of insurance deception with intent to deprive, without regard to value thresholds.; 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).
How is insurance deception classified in Maine?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance deception theft - base offense | Class E Crime | A person obtains or exercises control over property of another as a result of insurance deception with intent to deprive, without regard to value thresholds. | 17-A M.R.S. § 354-A(1)(A) |
Common questions about insurance deception in Maine
What class of crime is insurance deception in Maine?
What are the penalties for insurance deception in Maine?
Penalties for insurance deception in Maine depend on how it is classified — from a Class E Crime up to a Class E 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 insurance deception?
Insurance deception is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 354-A (Insurance deception).
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.