Maine criminal charge
Suspension or revocation of license, title, registration or fuel use decal in Maine
Suspension or revocation of license, title, registration or fuel use decal is a Class E Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 29-A M.R.S. § 2458. As a Class E 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 29-A M.R.S. § 2458.
What is the penalty for suspension or revocation of license, title, registration or fuel use decal in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (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 (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).
Common questions about suspension or revocation of license, title, registration or fuel use decal in Maine
What class of crime is suspension or revocation of license, title, registration or fuel use decal in Maine?
Suspension or revocation of license, title, registration or fuel use decal is a Class E Crime in Maine under 29-A M.R.S. § 2458.
What are the penalties for suspension or revocation of license, title, registration or fuel use decal in Maine?
As a Class E Crime, suspension or revocation of license, title, registration or fuel use decal carries up to 6 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 (current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification)).
Which Maine statute covers suspension or revocation of license, title, registration or fuel use decal?
Suspension or revocation of license, title, registration or fuel use decal is governed by 29-A M.R.S. § 2458 (Suspension or revocation of license, title, registration or fuel use decal).
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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.