Maine criminal charge
Operating after habitual offender revocation in Maine
Operating after habitual offender revocation is a criminal offense under Maine law, defined by 29-A M.R.S. § 2557-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 29-A M.R.S. § 2557-A.
How is operating after habitual offender revocation classified in Maine?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating after habitual offender revocation — base violation | Class D Crime | Applies when a person violates subsection 1 under the base conditions specified in paragraph A. | 29-A M.R.S. § 2557-A(2)(A) |
| Operating after habitual offender revocation — aggravated circumstance 1 | Class C Crime | Applies when a person violates subsection 1 under the aggravating condition specified in paragraph B. | 29-A M.R.S. § 2557-A(2)(B) |
| Operating after habitual offender revocation — aggravated circumstance 2 | Class C Crime | Applies when a person violates subsection 1 under the aggravating condition specified in paragraph C. | 29-A M.R.S. § 2557-A(2)(C) |
| Operating after habitual offender revocation — aggravated circumstance 3 | Class C Crime | Applies when a person violates subsection 1 under the aggravating condition specified in paragraph D. | 29-A M.R.S. § 2557-A(2)(D) |
Common questions about operating after habitual offender revocation in Maine
What class of crime is operating after habitual offender revocation in Maine?
It depends on the circumstances: operating after habitual offender revocation ranges from a Class D Crime to a Class C Crime in Maine under 29-A M.R.S. § 2557-A.
Operating after habitual offender revocation — base violation: Class D Crime (29-A M.R.S. § 2557-A(2)(A)) · Operating after habitual offender revocation — aggravated circumstance 1: Class C Crime (29-A M.R.S. § 2557-A(2)(B)) · Operating after habitual offender revocation — aggravated circumstance 2: Class C Crime (29-A M.R.S. § 2557-A(2)(C)) · Operating after habitual offender revocation — aggravated circumstance 3: Class C Crime (29-A M.R.S. § 2557-A(2)(D))
Which Maine statute covers operating after habitual offender revocation?
Operating after habitual offender revocation is governed by 29-A M.R.S. § 2557-A (Operating after habitual offender revocation).
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.