Maine criminal charge
Unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs in Maine
Unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs is a criminal offense under Maine law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 1106. 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. § 1106.
What is the penalty for unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Furnishing schedule W drug — The scheduled drug intentionally or knowingly furnished is a schedule W drug.; statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(C)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum, and mandatory minimums apply to certain crimes (§1604(3))) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Furnishing schedule W drug — The scheduled drug intentionally or knowingly furnished is a schedule W drug.; maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(3)); organizations up to $20,000 (§1705); statute-specific and alternative fines may exceed (§1706)) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Furnishing schedule X drug — The scheduled drug intentionally or knowingly furnished is a schedule X drug.; 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 (Furnishing schedule X drug — The scheduled drug intentionally or knowingly furnished is a schedule X drug.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Furnishing schedule Y drug — The scheduled drug intentionally or knowingly furnished is a schedule Y drug.; 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 (Furnishing schedule Y drug — The scheduled drug intentionally or knowingly furnished is a schedule Y drug.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Furnishing schedule Z drug — The scheduled drug intentionally or knowingly furnished is a schedule Z drug.; 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 (Furnishing schedule Z drug — The scheduled drug intentionally or knowingly furnished is a schedule Z drug.; 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 unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs classified in Maine?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnishing schedule W drug | Class C Crime | The scheduled drug intentionally or knowingly furnished is a schedule W drug. | 17-A M.R.S. § 1106(1-A)(A) |
| Furnishing schedule X drug | Class D Crime | The scheduled drug intentionally or knowingly furnished is a schedule X drug. | 17-A M.R.S. § 1106(1-A)(B) |
| Furnishing schedule Y drug | Class D Crime | The scheduled drug intentionally or knowingly furnished is a schedule Y drug. | 17-A M.R.S. § 1106(1-A)(C) |
| Furnishing schedule Z drug | Class D Crime | The scheduled drug intentionally or knowingly furnished is a schedule Z drug. | 17-A M.R.S. § 1106(1-A)(D) |
Common questions about unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs in Maine
What class of crime is unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs in Maine?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs ranges from a Class D Crime to a Class C Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 1106.
Furnishing schedule W drug: Class C Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 1106(1-A)(A)) · Furnishing schedule X drug: Class D Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 1106(1-A)(B)) · Furnishing schedule Y drug: Class D Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 1106(1-A)(C)) · Furnishing schedule Z drug: Class D Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 1106(1-A)(D))
What are the penalties for unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs in Maine?
Penalties for unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs in Maine depend on how it is classified — from a Class D Crime up to a Class C 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 unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs?
Unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 1106 (Unlawfully furnishing 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.