Maine criminal charge
Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs in Maine
Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs is a criminal offense under Maine law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 1116. 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. § 1116.
What is the penalty for trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drug to an adult — Applies when the person trafficking or furnishing the imitation scheduled drug does so to a person who is at least 18 years of age.; 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 (Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drug to an adult — Applies when the person trafficking or furnishing the imitation scheduled drug does so to a person who is at least 18 years of age.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drug to a minor — Applies when the recipient is less than 18 years of age and the person trafficking or furnishing the drug is at least 18 years of age.; 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 (Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drug to a minor — Applies when the recipient is less than 18 years of age and the person trafficking or furnishing the drug is at least 18 years of age.; 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 |
Applies to current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification).
How is trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs classified in Maine?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drug to an adult | Class E Crime | Applies when the person trafficking or furnishing the imitation scheduled drug does so to a person who is at least 18 years of age. | 17-A M.R.S. § 1116(1)(A) |
| Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drug to a minor | Class D Crime | Applies when the recipient is less than 18 years of age and the person trafficking or furnishing the drug is at least 18 years of age. | 17-A M.R.S. § 1116(1)(B) |
Common questions about trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs in Maine
What class of crime is trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs in Maine?
It depends on the circumstances: trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs ranges from a Class E Crime to a Class D Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 1116.
Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drug to an adult: Class E Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 1116(1)(A)) · Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drug to a minor: Class D Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 1116(1)(B))
What are the penalties for trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs in Maine?
Penalties for trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs in Maine depend on how it is classified — from a Class E Crime up to a Class D 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 trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs?
Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 1116 (Trafficking or furnishing imitation scheduled drugs).
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.