Maine legal term
Acted in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Acted” 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 “Acted” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Acted" includes, where appropriate, possessed or omitted to act. 3. (17-A M.R.S. § 2)
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