Maine criminal charge
Unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information in Maine
Unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information is a Class E Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 16 M.R.S. § 707. 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 16 M.R.S. § 707.
What is the penalty for unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information 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 unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information in Maine
What class of crime is unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information in Maine?
Unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information is a Class E Crime in Maine under 16 M.R.S. § 707.
What are the penalties for unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information in Maine?
As a Class E Crime, unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information 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 unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information?
Unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information is governed by 16 M.R.S. § 707 (Unlawful dissemination of confidential criminal history record information).
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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.