Maine criminal charge
Prohibited sale or transfer of firearms to certain persons in Maine
Prohibited sale or transfer of firearms to certain persons is a Class C Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 15 M.R.S. § 394. As a Class C 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 15 M.R.S. § 394.
What is the penalty for prohibited sale or transfer of firearms to certain persons in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (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 (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).
Common questions about prohibited sale or transfer of firearms to certain persons in Maine
What class of crime is prohibited sale or transfer of firearms to certain persons in Maine?
Prohibited sale or transfer of firearms to certain persons is a Class C Crime in Maine under 15 M.R.S. § 394.
What are the penalties for prohibited sale or transfer of firearms to certain persons in Maine?
As a Class C Crime, prohibited sale or transfer of firearms to certain persons carries up to 5 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (no mandatory minimum) under 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 (current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification)).
Which Maine statute covers prohibited sale or transfer of firearms to certain persons?
Prohibited sale or transfer of firearms to certain persons is governed by 15 M.R.S. § 394 (Prohibited sale or transfer of firearms to certain persons).
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.