Maine criminal charge
Special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault in Maine
Special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault is a criminal offense under Maine law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 253-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 17-A M.R.S. § 253-A.
What is the penalty for special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Gross sexual assault — aggravating factor for prior unlawful sexual contact conviction — Applies when the State pleads and proves that a Class A crime of gross sexual assault was committed by an individual previously convicted and sentenced for a Class B or Class C crime of unlawful sexual contact or an essentially similar crime in another jurisdiction, making that prior conviction an aggravating sentencing factor.; statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(A)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum, and mandatory minimums apply to certain crimes (e.g. use of a firearm against an individual, §1604(3))) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $50,000 (Gross sexual assault — aggravating factor for prior unlawful sexual contact conviction — Applies when the State pleads and proves that a Class A crime of gross sexual assault was committed by an individual previously convicted and sentenced for a Class B or Class C crime of unlawful sexual contact or an essentially similar crime in another jurisdiction, making that prior conviction an aggravating sentencing factor.; maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(1)); organizations up to $100,000 (§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 special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault classified in Maine?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross sexual assault — aggravating factor for prior unlawful sexual contact conviction | Class A Crime | Applies when the State pleads and proves that a Class A crime of gross sexual assault was committed by an individual previously convicted and sentenced for a Class B or Class C crime of unlawful sexual contact or an essentially similar crime in another jurisdiction, making that prior conviction an aggravating sentencing factor. | 17-A M.R.S. § 253-A(3)(A) |
Common questions about special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault in Maine
What class of crime is special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault in Maine?
Special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault is a Class A Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 253-A.
Gross sexual assault — aggravating factor for prior unlawful sexual contact conviction: Class A Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 253-A(3)(A))
What are the penalties for special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault in Maine?
Penalties for special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault in Maine depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Crime up to a Class A 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 special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault?
Special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 253-A (Special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault).
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.