Maine criminal charge
Receiving stolen property in Maine
Receiving stolen property is a criminal offense under Maine law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 359. 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. § 359.
What is the penalty for receiving stolen property in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Receiving stolen property (base offense) — A person receives, retains or disposes of property of another knowing or believing it was probably stolen, with intent to deprive the owner of it.; 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 (Receiving stolen property (base offense) — A person receives, retains or disposes of property of another knowing or believing it was probably stolen, with intent to deprive the owner of it.; 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 receiving stolen property classified in Maine?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving stolen property (base offense) | Class E Crime | A person receives, retains or disposes of property of another knowing or believing it was probably stolen, with intent to deprive the owner of it. | 17-A M.R.S. § 359(1)(A) |
Common questions about receiving stolen property in Maine
What class of crime is receiving stolen property in Maine?
What are the penalties for receiving stolen property in Maine?
Penalties for receiving stolen property 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 receiving stolen property?
Receiving stolen property is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 359 (Receiving stolen property).
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.