Maine criminal charge
Unlawful transfer of a firearm other than a handgun to a minor in Maine
Unlawful transfer of a firearm other than a handgun to a minor is a Class D Crime under Maine criminal law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 554-A. As a Class D 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 17-A M.R.S. § 554-A.
What is the penalty for unlawful transfer of a firearm other than a handgun to a minor in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (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 (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).
Common questions about unlawful transfer of a firearm other than a handgun to a minor in Maine
What class of crime is unlawful transfer of a firearm other than a handgun to a minor in Maine?
What are the penalties for unlawful transfer of a firearm other than a handgun to a minor in Maine?
As a Class D Crime, unlawful transfer of a firearm other than a handgun to a minor carries up to 364 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,000 (no mandatory minimum) under 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 (current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification)).
Which Maine statute covers unlawful transfer of a firearm other than a handgun to a minor?
Unlawful transfer of a firearm other than a handgun to a minor is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 554-A (Unlawful transfer of a firearm other than a handgun to a minor).
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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.