Maine legal term
Abuse in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Abuse” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Maine criminal code.
What does “Abuse” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Abuse" means the occurrence of the following acts: A. (19-A M.R.S. § 4102)
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