Maine criminal charge
Possession or transfer of automated sales suppression device in Maine
Possession or transfer of automated sales suppression device is a criminal offense under Maine law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 909. 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. § 909.
What is the penalty for possession or transfer of automated sales suppression device in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Possession, purchase or ownership of automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware — A person knowingly possesses, purchases or owns any automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware.; 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 (Possession, purchase or ownership of automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware — A person knowingly possesses, purchases or owns any automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Manufacture, sale, installation or transfer of automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware — A person knowingly manufactures, sells, installs or transfers any automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware, or possesses, purchases or owns such a device or phantom-ware with intent to sell, install or transfer it.; statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(C)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum, and mandatory minimums apply to certain crimes (§1604(3))) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Manufacture, sale, installation or transfer of automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware — A person knowingly manufactures, sells, installs or transfers any automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware, or possesses, purchases or owns such a device or phantom-ware with intent to sell, install or transfer it.; maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(3)); organizations up to $20,000 (§1705); statute-specific and alternative fines may exceed (§1706)) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
Applies to current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification).
How is possession or transfer of automated sales suppression device classified in Maine?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession, purchase or ownership of automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware | Class D Crime | A person knowingly possesses, purchases or owns any automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware. | 17-A M.R.S. § 909(1)(A) |
| Manufacture, sale, installation or transfer of automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware | Class C Crime | A person knowingly manufactures, sells, installs or transfers any automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware, or possesses, purchases or owns such a device or phantom-ware with intent to sell, install or transfer it. | 17-A M.R.S. § 909(1)(B) |
Common questions about possession or transfer of automated sales suppression device in Maine
What class of crime is possession or transfer of automated sales suppression device in Maine?
It depends on the circumstances: possession or transfer of automated sales suppression device ranges from a Class D Crime to a Class C Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 909.
Possession, purchase or ownership of automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware: Class D Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 909(1)(A)) · Manufacture, sale, installation or transfer of automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware: Class C Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 909(1)(B))
What are the penalties for possession or transfer of automated sales suppression device in Maine?
Penalties for possession or transfer of automated sales suppression device in Maine depend on how it is classified — from a Class D Crime up to a Class C 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 possession or transfer of automated sales suppression device?
Possession or transfer of automated sales suppression device is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 909 (Possession or transfer of automated sales suppression device).
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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.