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Maine legal term

Alternative name in Maine Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Maine legislative session

In Maine criminal law, “Alternative name” 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 “Alternative name” mean in Maine criminal law?

"Alternative name" means a name used by an individual instead of or in addition to the individual's legal name. 4. (15 M.R.S. § 651)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.