Maine criminal charge
Issuance of summons for criminal offense in Maine
Issuance of summons for criminal offense is a Class E Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 15-A. 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. § 15-A.
What is the penalty for issuance of summons for criminal offense 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 issuance of summons for criminal offense in Maine
What class of crime is issuance of summons for criminal offense in Maine?
Issuance of summons for criminal offense is a Class E Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 15-A.
What are the penalties for issuance of summons for criminal offense in Maine?
As a Class E Crime, issuance of summons for criminal offense 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 issuance of summons for criminal offense?
Issuance of summons for criminal offense is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 15-A (Issuance of summons for criminal offense).
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.